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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,888.94, 888,386.67 and 402,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,888.94, 888,386.67 and 402,416.80 is: 555,222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,888.94 : 888,386.67 = 402,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,888.94/888,386.67 = 402,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,888.94x = 888,386.67 × 402,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,888.94x = 357,501,718,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,501,718,683.09/643,888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,222.65

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