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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,443.89, 886,535.43 and 355,946.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,443.89, 886,535.43 and 355,946.89 is: 491,186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,443.89 : 886,535.43 = 355,946.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,443.89/886,535.43 = 355,946.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,443.89x = 886,535.43 × 355,946.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,443.89x = 315,559,529,183.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,559,529,183.31/642,443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,186.13

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