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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,358.30, 887,940.93 and 356,970.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,358.30, 887,940.93 and 356,970.65 is: 492,678.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,358.30 : 887,940.93 = 356,970.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,358.30/887,940.93 = 356,970.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,358.30x = 887,940.93 × 356,970.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,358.30x = 316,968,850,943.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,968,850,943.71/643,358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,678.58

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