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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,338.97, 885,066.14 and 354,885.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,338.97, 885,066.14 and 354,885.71 is: 489,752.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,338.97 : 885,066.14 = 354,885.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,338.97/885,066.14 = 354,885.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,338.97x = 885,066.14 × 354,885.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,338.97x = 314,097,321,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,097,321,952.74/641,338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,752.44

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