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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,365.23, 960,547.85 and 241,095.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,365.23, 960,547.85 and 241,095.57 is: 361,643.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,365.23 : 960,547.85 = 241,095.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,365.23/960,547.85 = 241,095.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,365.23x = 960,547.85 × 241,095.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,365.23x = 231,583,830,202.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,583,830,202.55/640,365.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,643.36

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