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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,519, 886,695.70 and 356,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,519, 886,695.70 and 356,012.28 is: 491,307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,519 : 886,695.70 = 356,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,519/886,695.70 = 356,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,519x = 886,695.70 × 356,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,519x = 315,674,557,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,674,557,823.20/642,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,307.74

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