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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,467.07, 888,090.78 and 357,079.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,467.07, 888,090.78 and 357,079.42 is: 492,828.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,467.07 : 888,090.78 = 357,079.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,467.07/888,090.78 = 357,079.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,467.07x = 888,090.78 × 357,079.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,467.07x = 317,118,940,629.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,118,940,629.75/643,467.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,828.55

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