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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,759.93, 887,051.39 and 356,292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,759.93, 887,051.39 and 356,292.09 is: 491,706.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,759.93 : 887,051.39 = 356,292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,759.93/887,051.39 = 356,292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,759.93x = 887,051.39 × 356,292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,759.93x = 316,049,391,899.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,049,391,899.05/642,759.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,706.74

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