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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,867.09, 885,682.49 and 355,386.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,867.09, 885,682.49 and 355,386.42 is: 490,381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,867.09 : 885,682.49 = 355,386.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,867.09/885,682.49 = 355,386.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,867.09x = 885,682.49 × 355,386.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,867.09x = 314,759,527,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,759,527,600.85/641,867.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,381.16

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