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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,727.54, 888,253.29 and 385,544.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,727.54, 888,253.29 and 385,544.03 is: 531,996.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,727.54 : 888,253.29 = 385,544.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,727.54/888,253.29 = 385,544.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,727.54x = 888,253.29 × 385,544.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,727.54x = 342,460,748,646.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,460,748,646.09/643,727.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,996.42

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