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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,287.28, 887,608.44 and 388,652.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,287.28, 887,608.44 and 388,652.56 is: 536,263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,287.28 : 887,608.44 = 388,652.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,287.28/887,608.44 = 388,652.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,287.28x = 887,608.44 × 388,652.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,287.28x = 344,971,292,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,971,292,483.61/643,287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,263.20

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