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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,258.51, 887,803.01 and 356,870.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,258.51, 887,803.01 and 356,870.86 is: 492,540.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,258.51 : 887,803.01 = 356,870.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,258.51/887,803.01 = 356,870.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,258.51x = 887,803.01 × 356,870.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,258.51x = 316,831,021,904.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,831,021,904.93/643,258.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,540.74

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