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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,261.86, 960,392.82 and 219,541.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,261.86, 960,392.82 and 219,541.38 is: 329,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,261.86 : 960,392.82 = 219,541.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,261.86/960,392.82 = 219,541.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,261.86x = 960,392.82 × 219,541.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,261.86x = 210,845,965,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,845,965,044.89/640,261.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,312.08

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