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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,281.67, 960,291.25 and 235,334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,281.67, 960,291.25 and 235,334.32 is: 352,953.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,281.67 : 960,291.25 = 235,334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,281.67/960,291.25 = 235,334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,281.67x = 960,291.25 × 235,334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,281.67x = 225,989,488,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,989,488,320.70/640,281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,953.24

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