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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,651.58, 888,259.55 and 371,714.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,651.58, 888,259.55 and 371,714.55 is: 512,977.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,651.58 : 888,259.55 = 371,714.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,651.58/888,259.55 = 371,714.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,651.58x = 888,259.55 × 371,714.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,651.58x = 330,178,997,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,178,997,052.88/643,651.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,977.84

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