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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,909.40, 961,362.88 and 241,639.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,909.40, 961,362.88 and 241,639.74 is: 362,459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,909.40 : 961,362.88 = 241,639.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,909.40/961,362.88 = 241,639.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,909.40x = 961,362.88 × 241,639.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,909.40x = 232,303,475,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,303,475,764.75/640,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,459.15

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