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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,499.94, 888,108.71 and 371,567.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,499.94, 888,108.71 and 371,567.15 is: 512,808.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,499.94 : 888,108.71 = 371,567.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,499.94/888,108.71 = 371,567.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,499.94x = 888,108.71 × 371,567.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,499.94x = 329,992,019,296.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,992,019,296.91/643,499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,808.16

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