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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,770.12, 888,361.38 and 357,290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,770.12, 888,361.38 and 357,290.40 is: 493,037.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,770.12 : 888,361.38 = 357,290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,770.12/888,361.38 = 357,290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,770.12x = 888,361.38 × 357,290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,770.12x = 317,402,992,804.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,402,992,804.75/643,770.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,037.78

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