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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,136.08, 886,108.86 and 355,639.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,136.08, 886,108.86 and 355,639.08 is: 490,760.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,136.08 : 886,108.86 = 355,639.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,136.08/886,108.86 = 355,639.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,136.08x = 886,108.86 × 355,639.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,136.08x = 315,134,939,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,134,939,750.25/642,136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,760.37

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