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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,864.68, 882,971.94 and 353,367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,864.68, 882,971.94 and 353,367.72 is: 487,624.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,864.68 : 882,971.94 = 353,367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,864.68/882,971.94 = 353,367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,864.68x = 882,971.94 × 353,367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,864.68x = 312,013,781,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,013,781,261.78/639,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,624.64

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