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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,827.90, 960,676.16 and 241,748.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,827.90, 960,676.16 and 241,748.93 is: 362,409.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,827.90 : 960,676.16 = 241,748.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,827.90/960,676.16 = 241,748.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,827.90x = 960,676.16 × 241,748.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,827.90x = 232,242,434,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,242,434,949.46/640,827.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,409.99

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