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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,242.76, 886,649.70 and 507,054.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,242.76, 886,649.70 and 507,054.76 is: 698,927.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,242.76 : 886,649.70 = 507,054.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,242.76/886,649.70 = 507,054.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,242.76x = 886,649.70 × 507,054.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,242.76x = 449,579,950,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,579,950,837.57/643,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,927.34

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