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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,230.16, 887,712.12 and 356,842.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,230.16, 887,712.12 and 356,842.50 is: 492,472.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,230.16 : 887,712.12 = 356,842.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,230.16/887,712.12 = 356,842.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,230.16x = 887,712.12 × 356,842.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,230.16x = 316,773,412,181.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,773,412,181.10/643,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,472.88

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