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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,572.51, 888,150.08 and 357,119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,572.51, 888,150.08 and 357,119.25 is: 492,835.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,572.51 : 888,150.08 = 357,119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,572.51/888,150.08 = 357,119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,572.51x = 888,150.08 × 357,119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,572.51x = 317,175,490,457.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,175,490,457.04/643,572.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,835.67

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