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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,998.59, 885,957.26 and 355,518.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,998.59, 885,957.26 and 355,518.33 is: 490,614.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,998.59 : 885,957.26 = 355,518.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,998.59/885,957.26 = 355,518.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,998.59x = 885,957.26 × 355,518.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,998.59x = 314,974,043,748.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,974,043,748.98/641,998.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,614.85

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