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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,247.91, 887,101.25 and 401,552.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,247.91, 887,101.25 and 401,552.91 is: 553,780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,247.91 : 887,101.25 = 401,552.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,247.91/887,101.25 = 401,552.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,247.91x = 887,101.25 × 401,552.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,247.91x = 356,218,086,394.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,218,086,394.37/643,247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,780.40

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