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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,410, 887,774.04 and 356,868.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,410, 887,774.04 and 356,868.72 is: 492,405.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,410 : 887,774.04 = 356,868.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,410/887,774.04 = 356,868.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,410x = 887,774.04 × 356,868.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,410x = 316,818,785,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,818,785,304.03/643,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,405.75

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