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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,168.14, 887,978.61 and 413,832.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,168.14, 887,978.61 and 413,832.06 is: 571,349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,168.14 : 887,978.61 = 413,832.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,168.14/887,978.61 = 413,832.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,168.14x = 887,978.61 × 413,832.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,168.14x = 367,474,017,412.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,474,017,412.24/643,168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,349.85

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