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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,766.37, 888,356.21 and 357,286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,766.37, 888,356.21 and 357,286.65 is: 493,032.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,766.37 : 888,356.21 = 357,286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,766.37/888,356.21 = 357,286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,766.37x = 888,356.21 × 357,286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,766.37x = 317,397,812,491.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,397,812,491.16/643,766.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,032.61

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