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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,951.18, 888,471.48 and 402,478.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,951.18, 888,471.48 and 402,478.84 is: 555,307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,951.18 : 888,471.48 = 402,478.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,951.18/888,471.48 = 402,478.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,951.18x = 888,471.48 × 402,478.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,951.18x = 357,590,970,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,590,970,643.48/643,951.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,307.58

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