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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,520.65, 888,058.63 and 357,040.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,520.65, 888,058.63 and 357,040.05 is: 492,715.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,520.65 : 888,058.63 = 357,040.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,520.65/888,058.63 = 357,040.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,520.65x = 888,058.63 × 357,040.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,520.65x = 317,072,496,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,072,496,765.53/643,520.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,715.34

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