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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,167.87, 887,549.31 and 356,714.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,167.87, 887,549.31 and 356,714.61 is: 492,253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,167.87 : 887,549.31 = 356,714.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,167.87/887,549.31 = 356,714.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,167.87x = 887,549.31 × 356,714.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,167.87x = 316,601,805,972.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,601,805,972.42/643,167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,253.77

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