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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,987.38, 960,693.72 and 359,914.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,987.38, 960,693.72 and 359,914.14 is: 539,429.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,987.38 : 960,693.72 = 359,914.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,987.38/960,693.72 = 359,914.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,987.38x = 960,693.72 × 359,914.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,987.38x = 345,767,254,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,767,254,037.20/640,987.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,429.11

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