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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,494.68, 888,010.85 and 357,008.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,494.68, 888,010.85 and 357,008.61 is: 492,665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,494.68 : 888,010.85 = 357,008.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,494.68/888,010.85 = 357,008.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,494.68x = 888,010.85 × 357,008.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,494.68x = 317,027,521,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,027,521,437.81/643,494.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,665.33

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