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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,833, 961,459.91 and 262,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,833, 961,459.91 and 262,072.28 is: 393,194.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,833 : 961,459.91 = 262,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,833/961,459.91 = 262,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,833x = 961,459.91 × 262,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,833x = 251,971,984,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,971,984,624.63/640,833
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,194.46

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