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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,088.37, 964,670.43 and 216,588.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,088.37, 964,670.43 and 216,588.54 is: 324,895.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,088.37 : 964,670.43 = 216,588.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,088.37/964,670.43 = 216,588.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,088.37x = 964,670.43 × 216,588.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,088.37x = 208,936,560,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,936,560,014.87/643,088.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,895.57

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