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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,973.84, 960,782.78 and 241,441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,973.84, 960,782.78 and 241,441.74 is: 361,907.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,973.84 : 960,782.78 = 241,441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,973.84/960,782.78 = 241,441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,973.84x = 960,782.78 × 241,441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,973.84x = 231,973,066,165.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,973,066,165.24/640,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,907.23

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