Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,227.66, 887,708.67 and 356,840
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 643,227.66, 887,708.67 and 356,840 is: 492,469.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
643,227.66 : 887,708.67 = 356,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
643,227.66/887,708.67 = 356,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
643,227.66x = 887,708.67 × 356,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
643,227.66x = 316,769,961,802.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 316,769,961,802.80/643,227.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,469.43
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