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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,426.60, 960,639.90 and 197,194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,426.60, 960,639.90 and 197,194.60 is: 295,791.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,426.60 : 960,639.90 = 197,194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,426.60/960,639.90 = 197,194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,426.60x = 960,639.90 × 197,194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,426.60x = 189,433,000,824.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,433,000,824.54/640,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,791.90

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