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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,039.28, 887,392.68 and 356,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,039.28, 887,392.68 and 356,552 is: 492,040.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,039.28 : 887,392.68 = 356,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,039.28/887,392.68 = 356,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,039.28x = 887,392.68 × 356,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,039.28x = 316,401,634,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,401,634,839.36/643,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,040.91

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