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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,727.05, 888,252.48 and 385,543.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,727.05, 888,252.48 and 385,543.50 is: 531,995.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,727.05 : 888,252.48 = 385,543.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,727.05/888,252.48 = 385,543.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,727.05x = 888,252.48 × 385,543.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,727.05x = 342,459,966,691.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,459,966,691.93/643,727.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,995.62

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