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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,782.64, 884,244.36 and 354,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,782.64, 884,244.36 and 354,285.52 is: 488,894.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,782.64 : 884,244.36 = 354,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,782.64/884,244.36 = 354,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,782.64x = 884,244.36 × 354,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,782.64x = 313,274,972,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,274,972,889.67/640,782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,894.29

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