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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,768.56, 888,383.70 and 357,281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,768.56, 888,383.70 and 357,281.28 is: 493,038.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,768.56 : 888,383.70 = 357,281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,768.56/888,383.70 = 357,281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,768.56x = 888,383.70 × 357,281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,768.56x = 317,402,865,467.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,402,865,467.14/643,768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,038.78

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