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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,499.11, 960,765.67 and 280,483.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,499.11, 960,765.67 and 280,483.98 is: 420,733.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,499.11 : 960,765.67 = 280,483.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,499.11/960,765.67 = 280,483.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,499.11x = 960,765.67 × 280,483.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,499.11x = 269,479,375,716.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,479,375,716.70/640,499.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,733.41

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