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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,954.87, 885,897.16 and 355,474.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,954.87, 885,897.16 and 355,474.95 is: 490,555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,954.87 : 885,897.16 = 355,474.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,954.87/885,897.16 = 355,474.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,954.87x = 885,897.16 × 355,474.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,954.87x = 314,914,248,656.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,914,248,656.14/641,954.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,555.12

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