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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,969.96, 960,536.40 and 359,896.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,969.96, 960,536.40 and 359,896.72 is: 539,329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,969.96 : 960,536.40 = 359,896.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,969.96/960,536.40 = 359,896.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,969.96x = 960,536.40 × 359,896.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,969.96x = 345,693,899,800.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,693,899,800.61/640,969.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,329.33

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