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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,755.16, 888,371.04 and 357,287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,755.16, 888,371.04 and 357,287.32 is: 493,050.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,755.16 : 888,371.04 = 357,287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,755.16/888,371.04 = 357,287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,755.16x = 888,371.04 × 357,287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,755.16x = 317,403,708,047.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,403,708,047.21/643,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,050.35

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