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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,277.76, 887,142.12 and 401,582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,277.76, 887,142.12 and 401,582.68 is: 553,821.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,277.76 : 887,142.12 = 401,582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,277.76/887,142.12 = 401,582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,277.76x = 887,142.12 × 401,582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,277.76x = 356,260,910,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,260,910,090.48/643,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,821.28

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