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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,298.08, 885,017.44 and 354,813.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,298.08, 885,017.44 and 354,813.52 is: 489,657.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,298.08 : 885,017.44 = 354,813.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,298.08/885,017.44 = 354,813.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,298.08x = 885,017.44 × 354,813.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,298.08x = 314,016,153,147.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,016,153,147.79/641,298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,657.09

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