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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,865.86, 888,533.37 and 357,389.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,865.86, 888,533.37 and 357,389.38 is: 493,196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,865.86 : 888,533.37 = 357,389.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,865.86/888,533.37 = 357,389.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,865.86x = 888,533.37 × 357,389.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,865.86x = 317,552,390,213.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,552,390,213.61/643,865.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,196.50

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