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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,866.23, 1,438,426.31 and 640,060.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,866.23, 1,438,426.31 and 640,060.05 is: 961,177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,866.23 : 1,438,426.31 = 640,060.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,866.23/1,438,426.31 = 640,060.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,866.23x = 1,438,426.31 × 640,060.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,866.23x = 920,679,215,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,679,215,899.92/957,866.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961,177.24

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