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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,241.68, 886,282.40 and 355,755.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,241.68, 886,282.40 and 355,755.72 is: 490,936.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,241.68 : 886,282.40 = 355,755.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,241.68/886,282.40 = 355,755.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,241.68x = 886,282.40 × 355,755.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,241.68x = 315,300,033,335.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,300,033,335.33/642,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,936.73

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