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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,783.51, 884,245.92 and 354,284.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,783.51, 884,245.92 and 354,284.70 is: 488,893.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,783.51 : 884,245.92 = 354,284.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,783.51/884,245.92 = 354,284.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,783.51x = 884,245.92 × 354,284.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,783.51x = 313,274,800,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,274,800,493.42/640,783.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,893.36

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