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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,767.87, 888,358.28 and 357,288.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,767.87, 888,358.28 and 357,288.15 is: 493,034.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,767.87 : 888,358.28 = 357,288.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,767.87/888,358.28 = 357,288.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,767.87x = 888,358.28 × 357,288.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,767.87x = 317,399,884,611.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,399,884,611.94/643,767.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,034.68

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