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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,609.87, 888,178.71 and 357,129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,609.87, 888,178.71 and 357,129.34 is: 492,836.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,609.87 : 888,178.71 = 357,129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,609.87/888,178.71 = 357,129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,609.87x = 888,178.71 × 357,129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,609.87x = 317,194,676,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,194,676,504.35/643,609.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,836.87

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