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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,841.08, 887,104.62 and 356,360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,841.08, 887,104.62 and 356,360.28 is: 491,768.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,841.08 : 887,104.62 = 356,360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,841.08/887,104.62 = 356,360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,841.08x = 887,104.62 × 356,360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,841.08x = 316,128,850,772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,128,850,772.49/642,841.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,768.28

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