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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,886.69, 888,383.57 and 402,414.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,886.69, 888,383.57 and 402,414.55 is: 555,219.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,886.69 : 888,383.57 = 402,414.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,886.69/888,383.57 = 402,414.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,886.69x = 888,383.57 × 402,414.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,886.69x = 357,498,470,315.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,498,470,315.91/643,886.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,219.54

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