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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,515, 888,050.82 and 357,034.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,515, 888,050.82 and 357,034.40 is: 492,707.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,515 : 888,050.82 = 357,034.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,515/888,050.82 = 357,034.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,515x = 888,050.82 × 357,034.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,515x = 317,064,691,688.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,064,691,688.21/643,515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,707.54

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