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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,033.80, 887,343.39 and 356,543.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,033.80, 887,343.39 and 356,543.28 is: 492,005.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,033.80 : 887,343.39 = 356,543.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,033.80/887,343.39 = 356,543.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,033.80x = 887,343.39 × 356,543.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,033.80x = 316,376,322,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,376,322,756.92/643,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,005.74

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