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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,285.58, 960,465.95 and 240,929.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,285.58, 960,465.95 and 240,929.81 is: 361,408.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,285.58 : 960,465.95 = 240,929.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,285.58/960,465.95 = 240,929.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,285.58x = 960,465.95 × 240,929.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,285.58x = 231,404,878,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,404,878,698.46/640,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,408.86

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