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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,215.15, 887,691.42 and 356,827.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,215.15, 887,691.42 and 356,827.50 is: 492,452.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,215.15 : 887,691.42 = 356,827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,215.15/887,691.42 = 356,827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,215.15x = 887,691.42 × 356,827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,215.15x = 316,752,710,170.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,752,710,170.05/643,215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,452.19

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