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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,815.72, 888,508.14 and 371,895.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,815.72, 888,508.14 and 371,895.06 is: 513,239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,815.72 : 888,508.14 = 371,895.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,815.72/888,508.14 = 371,895.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,815.72x = 888,508.14 × 371,895.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,815.72x = 330,431,788,035.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,431,788,035.79/643,815.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,239.70

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