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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,333.65, 887,829.42 and 356,853.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,333.65, 887,829.42 and 356,853.66 is: 492,474.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,333.65 : 887,829.42 = 356,853.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,333.65/887,829.42 = 356,853.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,333.65x = 887,829.42 × 356,853.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,333.65x = 316,825,177,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,825,177,982.68/643,333.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,474.13

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