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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,451.58, 888,041.93 and 371,519.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,451.58, 888,041.93 and 371,519.02 is: 512,741.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,451.58 : 888,041.93 = 371,519.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,451.58/888,041.93 = 371,519.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,451.58x = 888,041.93 × 371,519.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,451.58x = 329,924,463,474.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,924,463,474.81/643,451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,741.71

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