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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,817.97, 888,511.25 and 371,897.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,817.97, 888,511.25 and 371,897.31 is: 513,242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,817.97 : 888,511.25 = 371,897.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,817.97/888,511.25 = 371,897.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,817.97x = 888,511.25 × 371,897.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,817.97x = 330,434,941,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,434,941,920.25/643,817.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,242.81

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