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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,320.02, 887,782.50 and 356,840.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,320.02, 887,782.50 and 356,840.09 is: 492,439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,320.02 : 887,782.50 = 356,840.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,320.02/887,782.50 = 356,840.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,320.02x = 887,782.50 × 356,840.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,320.02x = 316,796,387,200.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,796,387,200.43/643,320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,439.81

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