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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,714.12, 884,203.92 and 354,252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,714.12, 884,203.92 and 354,252.64 is: 488,878.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,714.12 : 884,203.92 = 354,252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,714.12/884,203.92 = 354,252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,714.12x = 884,203.92 × 354,252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,714.12x = 313,231,572,958.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,231,572,958.35/640,714.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,878.84

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