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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,251.63, 886,269.16 and 351,805.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,251.63, 886,269.16 and 351,805.14 is: 485,470.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,251.63 : 886,269.16 = 351,805.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,251.63/886,269.16 = 351,805.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,251.63x = 886,269.16 × 351,805.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,251.63x = 311,794,046,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,794,046,351.24/642,251.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,470.23

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