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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,596.78, 888,169.68 and 357,143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,596.78, 888,169.68 and 357,143.52 is: 492,861.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,596.78 : 888,169.68 = 357,143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,596.78/888,169.68 = 357,143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,596.78x = 888,169.68 × 357,143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,596.78x = 317,204,045,872.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,204,045,872.47/643,596.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,861.46

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