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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,888.51, 888,521.67 and 357,386.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,888.51, 888,521.67 and 357,386.05 is: 493,168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,888.51 : 888,521.67 = 357,386.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,888.51/888,521.67 = 357,386.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,888.51x = 888,521.67 × 357,386.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,888.51x = 317,545,249,980.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,545,249,980.70/643,888.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,168.06

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