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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,317.02, 887,883.96 and 356,929.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,317.02, 887,883.96 and 356,929.37 is: 492,621.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,317.02 : 887,883.96 = 356,929.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,317.02/887,883.96 = 356,929.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,317.02x = 887,883.96 × 356,929.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,317.02x = 316,911,862,475.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,911,862,475.91/643,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,621.60

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