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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,301.06, 960,617.64 and 340,535.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,301.06, 960,617.64 and 340,535.15 is: 510,891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,301.06 : 960,617.64 = 340,535.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,301.06/960,617.64 = 340,535.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,301.06x = 960,617.64 × 340,535.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,301.06x = 327,124,072,130.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,124,072,130.05/640,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,891.04

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