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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,585.50, 888,147.99 and 357,151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,585.50, 888,147.99 and 357,151.68 is: 492,869.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,585.50 : 888,147.99 = 357,151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,585.50/888,147.99 = 357,151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,585.50x = 888,147.99 × 357,151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,585.50x = 317,203,546,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,203,546,717.12/643,585.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,869.32

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