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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,348.78, 885,333.93 and 399,751.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,348.78, 885,333.93 and 399,751.70 is: 551,827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,348.78 : 885,333.93 = 399,751.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,348.78/885,333.93 = 399,751.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,348.78x = 885,333.93 × 399,751.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,348.78x = 353,913,743,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,913,743,585.18/641,348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,827.27

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