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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,828.83, 960,677.53 and 241,749.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,828.83, 960,677.53 and 241,749.85 is: 362,411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,828.83 : 960,677.53 = 241,749.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,828.83/960,677.53 = 241,749.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,828.83x = 960,677.53 × 241,749.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,828.83x = 232,243,648,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,243,648,775.87/640,828.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,411.36

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