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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,525.36, 886,674.60 and 356,044.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,525.36, 886,674.60 and 356,044.56 is: 491,335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,525.36 : 886,674.60 = 356,044.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,525.36/886,674.60 = 356,044.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,525.36x = 886,674.60 × 356,044.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,525.36x = 315,695,667,820.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,695,667,820.18/642,525.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,335.73

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