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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,710.66, 888,115.21 and 371,742.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,710.66, 888,115.21 and 371,742.63 is: 512,886.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,710.66 : 888,115.21 = 371,742.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,710.66/888,115.21 = 371,742.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,710.66x = 888,115.21 × 371,742.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,710.66x = 330,150,283,908.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,150,283,908.40/643,710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,886.15

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