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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,155.58, 883,423.99 and 353,682.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,155.58, 883,423.99 and 353,682.27 is: 488,086.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,155.58 : 883,423.99 = 353,682.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,155.58/883,423.99 = 353,682.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,155.58x = 883,423.99 × 353,682.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,155.58x = 312,451,402,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,451,402,155.66/640,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,086.67

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