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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,272.74, 887,822.67 and 356,885.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,272.74, 887,822.67 and 356,885.09 is: 492,560.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,272.74 : 887,822.67 = 356,885.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,272.74/887,822.67 = 356,885.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,272.74x = 887,822.67 × 356,885.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,272.74x = 316,850,669,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,850,669,047.88/643,272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,560.39

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