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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,524.42, 960,180.75 and 285,342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,524.42, 960,180.75 and 285,342.66 is: 427,744.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,524.42 : 960,180.75 = 285,342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,524.42/960,180.75 = 285,342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,524.42x = 960,180.75 × 285,342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,524.42x = 273,980,529,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,980,529,285.80/640,524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,744.08

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