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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,798.96, 887,048.44 and 356,316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,798.96, 887,048.44 and 356,316.56 is: 491,709.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,798.96 : 887,048.44 = 356,316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,798.96/887,048.44 = 356,316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,798.96x = 887,048.44 × 356,316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,798.96x = 316,070,048,694.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,070,048,694.17/642,798.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,709.02

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