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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,670.27, 884,143.43 and 354,208.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,670.27, 884,143.43 and 354,208.81 is: 488,818.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,670.27 : 884,143.43 = 354,208.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,670.27/884,143.43 = 354,208.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,670.27x = 884,143.43 × 354,208.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,670.27x = 313,171,390,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,171,390,438.57/640,670.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,818.36

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