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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,531.98, 960,471.54 and 213,914.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,531.98, 960,471.54 and 213,914.34 is: 320,762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,531.98 : 960,471.54 = 213,914.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,531.98/960,471.54 = 213,914.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,531.98x = 960,471.54 × 213,914.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,531.98x = 205,458,635,567.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,458,635,567.88/640,531.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,762.49

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