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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,704.08, 888,312.12 and 357,224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,704.08, 888,312.12 and 357,224.36 is: 492,969.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,704.08 : 888,312.12 = 357,224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,704.08/888,312.12 = 357,224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,704.08x = 888,312.12 × 357,224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,704.08x = 317,326,728,547.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,326,728,547.24/643,704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,969.89

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