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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,698.77, 884,128.96 and 354,201.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,698.77, 884,128.96 and 354,201.77 is: 488,778.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,698.77 : 884,128.96 = 354,201.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,698.77/884,128.96 = 354,201.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,698.77x = 884,128.96 × 354,201.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,698.77x = 313,160,042,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,160,042,540.26/640,698.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,778.90

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