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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,826.83, 960,674.53 and 241,747.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,826.83, 960,674.53 and 241,747.85 is: 362,408.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,826.83 : 960,674.53 = 241,747.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,826.83/960,674.53 = 241,747.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,826.83x = 960,674.53 × 241,747.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,826.83x = 232,241,002,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,241,002,177.26/640,826.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,408.36

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