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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,805.52, 888,379.56 and 357,337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,805.52, 888,379.56 and 357,337.68 is: 493,086.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,805.52 : 888,379.56 = 357,337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,805.52/888,379.56 = 357,337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,805.52x = 888,379.56 × 357,337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,805.52x = 317,451,490,929.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,451,490,929.82/643,805.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,086.00

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