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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,617.22, 886,796.58 and 356,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,617.22, 886,796.58 and 356,131.14 is: 491,452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,617.22 : 886,796.58 = 356,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,617.22/886,796.58 = 356,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,617.22x = 886,796.58 × 356,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,617.22x = 315,815,876,983.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,815,876,983.50/642,617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,452.56

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