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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,603.24, 888,214.92 and 371,682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,603.24, 888,214.92 and 371,682.56 is: 512,946.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,603.24 : 888,214.92 = 371,682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,603.24/888,214.92 = 371,682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,603.24x = 888,214.92 × 371,682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,603.24x = 330,133,995,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,133,995,295.80/643,603.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,946.45

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