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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,713.87, 885,571.69 and 355,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,713.87, 885,571.69 and 355,227.80 is: 490,217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,713.87 : 885,571.69 = 355,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,713.87/885,571.69 = 355,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,713.87x = 885,571.69 × 355,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,713.87x = 314,579,683,180.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,579,683,180.98/641,713.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,217.99

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