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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,864.82, 885,801.12 and 355,384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,864.82, 885,801.12 and 355,384.90 is: 490,446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,864.82 : 885,801.12 = 355,384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,864.82/885,801.12 = 355,384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,864.82x = 885,801.12 × 355,384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,864.82x = 314,800,342,451.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,800,342,451.09/641,864.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,446.48

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