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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,875.98, 888,589.17 and 357,400.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,875.98, 888,589.17 and 357,400.85 is: 493,235.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,875.98 : 888,589.17 = 357,400.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,875.98/888,589.17 = 357,400.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,875.98x = 888,589.17 × 357,400.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,875.98x = 317,582,520,215.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,582,520,215.85/643,875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,235.55

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