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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,825.64, 960,672.77 and 241,746.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,825.64, 960,672.77 and 241,746.68 is: 362,406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,825.64 : 960,672.77 = 241,746.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,825.64/960,672.77 = 241,746.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,825.64x = 960,672.77 × 241,746.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,825.64x = 232,239,450,769.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,239,450,769.44/640,825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,406.61

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