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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,465.58, 888,088.79 and 357,077.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,465.58, 888,088.79 and 357,077.93 is: 492,826.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,465.58 : 888,088.79 = 357,077.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,465.58/888,088.79 = 357,077.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,465.58x = 888,088.79 × 357,077.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,465.58x = 317,116,903,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,116,903,241.66/643,465.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,826.52

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