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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,688.06, 884,167.99 and 354,226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,688.06, 884,167.99 and 354,226.64 is: 488,842.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,688.06 : 884,167.99 = 354,226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,688.06/884,167.99 = 354,226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,688.06x = 884,167.99 × 354,226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,688.06x = 313,195,850,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,195,850,986.85/640,688.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,842.96

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