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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,470.36, 888,031.08 and 371,549.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,470.36, 888,031.08 and 371,549.70 is: 512,762.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,470.36 : 888,031.08 = 371,549.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,470.36/888,031.08 = 371,549.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,470.36x = 888,031.08 × 371,549.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,470.36x = 329,947,681,364.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,947,681,364.68/643,470.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,762.83

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