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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,424.59, 887,926.98 and 356,944.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,424.59, 887,926.98 and 356,944.68 is: 492,584.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,424.59 : 887,926.98 = 356,944.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,424.59/887,926.98 = 356,944.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,424.59x = 887,926.98 × 356,944.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,424.59x = 316,940,811,739.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,940,811,739.47/643,424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,584.24

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