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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,241, 886,293.64 and 351,846.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,241, 886,293.64 and 351,846.18 is: 485,548.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,241 : 886,293.64 = 351,846.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,241/886,293.64 = 351,846.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,241x = 886,293.64 × 351,846.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,241x = 311,839,031,592.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,839,031,592.30/642,241
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,548.31

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