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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,153.30, 887,507.49 and 356,646.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,153.30, 887,507.49 and 356,646.58 is: 492,147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,153.30 : 887,507.49 = 356,646.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,153.30/887,507.49 = 356,646.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,153.30x = 887,507.49 × 356,646.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,153.30x = 316,526,511,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,526,511,032.88/643,153.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,147.85

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