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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,803.40, 888,558.64 and 371,822.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,803.40, 888,558.64 and 371,822.41 is: 513,178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,803.40 : 888,558.64 = 371,822.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,803.40/888,558.64 = 371,822.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,803.40x = 888,558.64 × 371,822.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,803.40x = 330,386,014,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,386,014,951.12/643,803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,178.43

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