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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,578.30, 883,997.73 and 354,098.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,578.30, 883,997.73 and 354,098.31 is: 488,655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,578.30 : 883,997.73 = 354,098.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,578.30/883,997.73 = 354,098.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,578.30x = 883,997.73 × 354,098.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,578.30x = 313,022,102,236.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,022,102,236.84/640,578.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,655.49

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