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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,621.47, 888,369.93 and 401,758.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,621.47, 888,369.93 and 401,758.38 is: 554,534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,621.47 : 888,369.93 = 401,758.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,621.47/888,369.93 = 401,758.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,621.47x = 888,369.93 × 401,758.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,621.47x = 356,910,063,917.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,910,063,917.51/643,621.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,534.12

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