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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,797.18, 888,481.64 and 357,317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,797.18, 888,481.64 and 357,317.28 is: 493,120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,797.18 : 888,481.64 = 357,317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,797.18/888,481.64 = 357,317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,797.18x = 888,481.64 × 357,317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,797.18x = 317,469,842,934.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,469,842,934.74/643,797.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,120.90

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