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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,770.64, 961,156.02 and 241,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,770.64, 961,156.02 and 241,501 is: 362,251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,770.64 : 961,156.02 = 241,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,770.64/961,156.02 = 241,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,770.64x = 961,156.02 × 241,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,770.64x = 232,120,139,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,120,139,986.02/640,770.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,251.52

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