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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,957.92, 885,901.84 and 355,478

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,957.92, 885,901.84 and 355,478 is: 490,559.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,957.92 : 885,901.84 = 355,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,957.92/885,901.84 = 355,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,957.92x = 885,901.84 × 355,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,957.92x = 314,918,614,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,918,614,279.52/641,957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,559.59

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