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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,754.66, 888,370.35 and 357,286.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,754.66, 888,370.35 and 357,286.82 is: 493,049.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,754.66 : 888,370.35 = 357,286.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,754.66/888,370.35 = 357,286.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,754.66x = 888,370.35 × 357,286.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,754.66x = 317,403,017,333.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,403,017,333.79/643,754.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,049.66

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