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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,425.84, 887,928.71 and 356,945.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,425.84, 887,928.71 and 356,945.94 is: 492,585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,425.84 : 887,928.71 = 356,945.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,425.84/887,928.71 = 356,945.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,425.84x = 887,928.71 × 356,945.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,425.84x = 316,942,546,259.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,942,546,259.21/643,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,585.98

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