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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,033.28, 887,384.40 and 356,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,033.28, 887,384.40 and 356,546 is: 492,032.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,033.28 : 887,384.40 = 356,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,033.28/887,384.40 = 356,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,033.28x = 887,384.40 × 356,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,033.28x = 316,393,358,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,393,358,282.40/643,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,032.63

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