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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,004.98, 885,966.06 and 355,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,004.98, 885,966.06 and 355,524.72 is: 490,623.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,004.98 : 885,966.06 = 355,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,004.98/885,966.06 = 355,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,004.98x = 885,966.06 × 355,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,004.98x = 314,982,835,411.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,982,835,411.00/642,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,623.66

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