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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,922.18, 888,568.16 and 357,419.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,922.18, 888,568.16 and 357,419.72 is: 493,214.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,922.18 : 888,568.16 = 357,419.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,922.18/888,568.16 = 357,419.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,922.18x = 888,568.16 × 357,419.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,922.18x = 317,591,782,948.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,591,782,948.12/643,922.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,214.54

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