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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,904.69, 961,452.68 and 236,066.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,904.69, 961,452.68 and 236,066.06 is: 354,134.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,904.69 : 961,452.68 = 236,066.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,904.69/961,452.68 = 236,066.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,904.69x = 961,452.68 × 236,066.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,904.69x = 226,966,340,056.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,966,340,056.45/640,904.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,134.31

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