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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,163.49, 887,543.31 and 356,710.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,163.49, 887,543.31 and 356,710.23 is: 492,247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,163.49 : 887,543.31 = 356,710.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,163.49/887,543.31 = 356,710.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,163.49x = 887,543.31 × 356,710.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,163.49x = 316,595,778,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,595,778,245.06/643,163.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,247.75

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