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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,671.63, 888,239.93 and 357,174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,671.63, 888,239.93 and 357,174.63 is: 492,886.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,671.63 : 888,239.93 = 357,174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,671.63/888,239.93 = 357,174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,671.63x = 888,239.93 × 357,174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,671.63x = 317,256,766,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,256,766,563.10/643,671.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,886.05

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