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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,510.23, 888,150.09 and 357,122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,510.23, 888,150.09 and 357,122.58 is: 492,887.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,510.23 : 888,150.09 = 357,122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,510.23/888,150.09 = 357,122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,510.23x = 888,150.09 × 357,122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,510.23x = 317,178,451,568.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,178,451,568.03/643,510.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,887.97

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