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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,255.04, 960,962.40 and 360,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,255.04, 960,962.40 and 360,180.72 is: 539,754.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,255.04 : 960,962.40 = 360,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,255.04/960,962.40 = 360,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,255.04x = 960,962.40 × 360,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,255.04x = 346,120,129,124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,120,129,124.93/641,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,754.24

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