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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,263.84, 886,312.48 and 355,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,263.84, 886,312.48 and 355,783.04 is: 490,974.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,263.84 : 886,312.48 = 355,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,263.84/886,312.48 = 355,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,263.84x = 886,312.48 × 355,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,263.84x = 315,334,948,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,334,948,524.34/642,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,974.16

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