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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,242, 886,295.02 and 351,847.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,242, 886,295.02 and 351,847.18 is: 485,549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,242 : 886,295.02 = 351,847.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,242/886,295.02 = 351,847.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,242x = 886,295.02 × 351,847.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,242x = 311,840,403,435.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,840,403,435.04/642,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,549.69

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