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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,927.24, 888,575.13 and 357,424.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,927.24, 888,575.13 and 357,424.77 is: 493,221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,927.24 : 888,575.13 = 357,424.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,927.24/888,575.13 = 357,424.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,927.24x = 888,575.13 × 357,424.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,927.24x = 317,598,757,025.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,598,757,025.10/643,927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,221.50

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