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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,709.66, 888,113.84 and 371,741.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,709.66, 888,113.84 and 371,741.63 is: 512,884.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,709.66 : 888,113.84 = 371,741.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,709.66/888,113.84 = 371,741.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,709.66x = 888,113.84 × 371,741.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,709.66x = 330,148,880,207.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,148,880,207.88/643,709.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,884.77

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