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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,041.28, 887,395.44 and 356,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,041.28, 887,395.44 and 356,554 is: 492,043.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,041.28 : 887,395.44 = 356,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,041.28/887,395.44 = 356,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,041.28x = 887,395.44 × 356,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,041.28x = 316,404,393,713.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,404,393,713.76/643,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,043.67

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