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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,763.68, 887,056.56 and 356,295.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,763.68, 887,056.56 and 356,295.84 is: 491,711.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,763.68 : 887,056.56 = 356,295.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,763.68/887,056.56 = 356,295.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,763.68x = 887,056.56 × 356,295.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,763.68x = 316,054,562,172.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,054,562,172.71/642,763.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,711.92

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