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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,157.25, 887,534.67 and 356,703.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,157.25, 887,534.67 and 356,703.99 is: 492,239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,157.25 : 887,534.67 = 356,703.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,157.25/887,534.67 = 356,703.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,157.25x = 887,534.67 × 356,703.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,157.25x = 316,587,158,052.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,587,158,052.33/643,157.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,239.12

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