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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,496.43, 888,013.26 and 357,010.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,496.43, 888,013.26 and 357,010.37 is: 492,667.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,496.43 : 888,013.26 = 357,010.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,496.43/888,013.26 = 357,010.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,496.43x = 888,013.26 × 357,010.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,496.43x = 317,029,936,292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,029,936,292.39/643,496.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,667.75

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