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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,511.46, 886,665.83 and 356,031.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,511.46, 886,665.83 and 356,031.54 is: 491,323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,511.46 : 886,665.83 = 356,031.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,511.46/886,665.83 = 356,031.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,511.46x = 886,665.83 × 356,031.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,511.46x = 315,680,999,140.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,680,999,140.12/642,511.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,323.53

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