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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,486.71, 883,875.14 and 350,098.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,486.71, 883,875.14 and 350,098.67 is: 483,138.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,486.71 : 883,875.14 = 350,098.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,486.71/883,875.14 = 350,098.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,486.71x = 883,875.14 × 350,098.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,486.71x = 309,443,504,790.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,443,504,790.20/640,486.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,138.06

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