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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,687.34, 963,477.21 and 357,932.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,687.34, 963,477.21 and 357,932.28 is: 537,426.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,687.34 : 963,477.21 = 357,932.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,687.34/963,477.21 = 357,932.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,687.34x = 963,477.21 × 357,932.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,687.34x = 344,859,594,503.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,859,594,503.34/641,687.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,426.21

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