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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,333.17, 887,906.22 and 356,945.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,333.17, 887,906.22 and 356,945.52 is: 492,643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,333.17 : 887,906.22 = 356,945.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,333.17/887,906.22 = 356,945.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,333.17x = 887,906.22 × 356,945.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,333.17x = 316,934,147,409.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,934,147,409.13/643,333.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,643.88

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