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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,701.68, 888,217.62 and 385,518.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,701.68, 888,217.62 and 385,518.12 is: 531,960.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,701.68 : 888,217.62 = 385,518.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,701.68/888,217.62 = 385,518.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,701.68x = 888,217.62 × 385,518.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,701.68x = 342,423,987,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,423,987,013.27/643,701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,960.69

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