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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,908.27, 961,361.19 and 241,638.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,908.27, 961,361.19 and 241,638.62 is: 362,457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,908.27 : 961,361.19 = 241,638.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,908.27/961,361.19 = 241,638.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,908.27x = 961,361.19 × 241,638.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,908.27x = 232,301,986,466.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,301,986,466.35/640,908.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,457.46

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