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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,886.43, 887,204.84 and 356,389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,886.43, 887,204.84 and 356,389.43 is: 491,829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,886.43 : 887,204.84 = 356,389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,886.43/887,204.84 = 356,389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,886.43x = 887,204.84 × 356,389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,886.43x = 316,190,421,002.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,190,421,002.87/642,886.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,829.36

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