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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,171.94, 883,361.97 and 353,674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,171.94, 883,361.97 and 353,674.94 is: 488,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,171.94 : 883,361.97 = 353,674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,171.94/883,361.97 = 353,674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,171.94x = 883,361.97 × 353,674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,171.94x = 312,422,991,738.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,422,991,738.03/640,171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,029.81

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