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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,563.40, 888,121.38 and 357,089.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,563.40, 888,121.38 and 357,089.08 is: 492,785.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,563.40 : 888,121.38 = 357,089.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,563.40/888,121.38 = 357,089.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,563.40x = 888,121.38 × 357,089.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,563.40x = 317,138,446,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,138,446,512.53/643,563.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,785.09

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