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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,282.67, 960,292.75 and 235,335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,282.67, 960,292.75 and 235,335.32 is: 352,954.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,282.67 : 960,292.75 = 235,335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,282.67/960,292.75 = 235,335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,282.67x = 960,292.75 × 235,335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,282.67x = 225,990,801,614.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,990,801,614.93/640,282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,954.74

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