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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,347.47, 883,604.25 and 353,850.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,347.47, 883,604.25 and 353,850.47 is: 488,272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,347.47 : 883,604.25 = 353,850.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,347.47/883,604.25 = 353,850.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,347.47x = 883,604.25 × 353,850.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,347.47x = 312,663,779,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,663,779,156.50/640,347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,272.06

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