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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,772.64, 961,158.96 and 241,503.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,772.64, 961,158.96 and 241,503.03 is: 362,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,772.64 : 961,158.96 = 241,503.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,772.64/961,158.96 = 241,503.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,772.64x = 961,158.96 × 241,503.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,772.64x = 232,122,801,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,122,801,151.65/640,772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,254.55

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