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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,927.80, 888,575.94 and 357,425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,927.80, 888,575.94 and 357,425.34 is: 493,222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,927.80 : 888,575.94 = 357,425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,927.80/888,575.94 = 357,425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,927.80x = 888,575.94 × 357,425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,927.80x = 317,599,557,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,599,557,470.32/643,927.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,222.31

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