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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,210.68, 887,673.42 and 356,742.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,210.68, 887,673.42 and 356,742.84 is: 492,328.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,210.68 : 887,673.42 = 356,742.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,210.68/887,673.42 = 356,742.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,210.68x = 887,673.42 × 356,742.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,210.68x = 316,671,136,843.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,671,136,843.31/643,210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,328.79

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