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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,761.68, 887,053.80 and 356,293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,761.68, 887,053.80 and 356,293.84 is: 491,709.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,761.68 : 887,053.80 = 356,293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,761.68/887,053.80 = 356,293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,761.68x = 887,053.80 × 356,293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,761.68x = 316,051,804,688.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,051,804,688.59/642,761.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,709.16

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