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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,843.74, 961,054.20 and 235,942.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,843.74, 961,054.20 and 235,942.56 is: 353,836.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,843.74 : 961,054.20 = 235,942.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,843.74/961,054.20 = 235,942.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,843.74x = 961,054.20 × 235,942.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,843.74x = 226,753,588,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,753,588,246.75/640,843.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,836.00

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