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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,485.11, 888,033.17 and 388,787.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,485.11, 888,033.17 and 388,787.09 is: 536,540.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,485.11 : 888,033.17 = 388,787.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,485.11/888,033.17 = 388,787.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,485.11x = 888,033.17 × 388,787.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,485.11x = 345,255,828,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,255,828,519.58/643,485.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,540.51

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