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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,209.48, 887,486.02 and 371,219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,209.48, 887,486.02 and 371,219.72 is: 512,200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,209.48 : 887,486.02 = 371,219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,209.48/887,486.02 = 371,219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,209.48x = 887,486.02 × 371,219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,209.48x = 329,452,311,848.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,452,311,848.31/643,209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,200.65

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