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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,825.83, 960,673.03 and 241,746.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,825.83, 960,673.03 and 241,746.85 is: 362,406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,825.83 : 960,673.03 = 241,746.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,825.83/960,673.03 = 241,746.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,825.83x = 960,673.03 × 241,746.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,825.83x = 232,239,678,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,239,678,882.46/640,825.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,406.86

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