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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,771.62, 888,363.45 and 357,291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,771.62, 888,363.45 and 357,291.90 is: 493,039.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,771.62 : 888,363.45 = 357,291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,771.62/888,363.45 = 357,291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,771.62x = 888,363.45 × 357,291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,771.62x = 317,405,064,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,405,064,941.06/643,771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,039.85

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