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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,585.78, 888,154.50 and 357,132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,585.78, 888,154.50 and 357,132.52 is: 492,846.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,585.78 : 888,154.50 = 357,132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,585.78/888,154.50 = 357,132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,585.78x = 888,154.50 × 357,132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,585.78x = 317,188,854,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,188,854,734.34/643,585.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,846.28

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