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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,278.76, 887,143.50 and 401,583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,278.76, 887,143.50 and 401,583.68 is: 553,822.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,278.76 : 887,143.50 = 401,583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,278.76/887,143.50 = 401,583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,278.76x = 887,143.50 × 401,583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,278.76x = 356,262,351,418.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,262,351,418.08/643,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,822.66

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