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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,423.60, 960,635.40 and 197,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,423.60, 960,635.40 and 197,191.60 is: 295,787.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,423.60 : 960,635.40 = 197,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,423.60/960,635.40 = 197,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,423.60x = 960,635.40 × 197,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,423.60x = 189,429,231,542.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,429,231,542.64/640,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,787.40

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