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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,861.89, 888,570.90 and 371,941.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,861.89, 888,570.90 and 371,941.23 is: 513,302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,861.89 : 888,570.90 = 371,941.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,861.89/888,570.90 = 371,941.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,861.89x = 888,570.90 × 371,941.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,861.89x = 330,496,153,488.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,496,153,488.21/643,861.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,302.87

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