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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,968.84, 960,775.29 and 241,436.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,968.84, 960,775.29 and 241,436.75 is: 361,899.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,968.84 : 960,775.29 = 241,436.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,968.84/960,775.29 = 241,436.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,968.84x = 960,775.29 × 241,436.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,968.84x = 231,966,458,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,966,458,694.03/640,968.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,899.74

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