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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642,996.46, 887,385.27 and 356,572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642,996.46, 887,385.27 and 356,572.36 is: 492,097.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642,996.46 : 887,385.27 = 356,572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642,996.46/887,385.27 = 356,572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642,996.46x = 887,385.27 × 356,572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642,996.46x = 316,417,059,953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,417,059,953.14/642,996.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,097.67

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