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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,114.17, 887,492.57 and 356,634.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,114.17, 887,492.57 and 356,634.99 is: 492,153.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,114.17 : 887,492.57 = 356,634.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,114.17/887,492.57 = 356,634.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,114.17x = 887,492.57 × 356,634.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,114.17x = 316,510,902,043.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,510,902,043.85/643,114.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,153.52

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