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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,058.96, 884,583.72 and 354,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,058.96, 884,583.72 and 354,540 is: 489,222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,058.96 : 884,583.72 = 354,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,058.96/884,583.72 = 354,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,058.96x = 884,583.72 × 354,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,058.96x = 313,620,312,088.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,620,312,088.80/641,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,222.26

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