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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,875.08, 888,507.06 and 357,378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,875.08, 888,507.06 and 357,378.44 is: 493,159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,875.08 : 888,507.06 = 357,378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,875.08/888,507.06 = 357,378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,875.08x = 888,507.06 × 357,378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,875.08x = 317,533,267,031.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,533,267,031.79/643,875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,159.74

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