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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,149.76, 886,157.64 and 370,218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,149.76, 886,157.64 and 370,218.12 is: 510,895.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,149.76 : 886,157.64 = 370,218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,149.76/886,157.64 = 370,218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,149.76x = 886,157.64 × 370,218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,149.76x = 328,071,615,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,071,615,504.44/642,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,895.80

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