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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,867.26, 961,878.70 and 341,597.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,867.26, 961,878.70 and 341,597.10 is: 512,703.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,867.26 : 961,878.70 = 341,597.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,867.26/961,878.70 = 341,597.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,867.26x = 961,878.70 × 341,597.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,867.26x = 328,574,974,471.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,574,974,471.77/640,867.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,703.64

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