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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,470.76, 883,895.40 and 353,984.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,470.76, 883,895.40 and 353,984.68 is: 488,524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,470.76 : 883,895.40 = 353,984.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,470.76/883,895.40 = 353,984.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,470.76x = 883,895.40 × 353,984.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,470.76x = 312,885,430,322.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,885,430,322.47/640,470.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,524.14

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