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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,248.91, 887,102.62 and 401,553.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,248.91, 887,102.62 and 401,553.91 is: 553,781.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,248.91 : 887,102.62 = 401,553.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,248.91/887,102.62 = 401,553.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,248.91x = 887,102.62 × 401,553.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,248.91x = 356,219,525,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,219,525,632.24/643,248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,781.78

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