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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,974.86, 888,640.74 and 357,472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,974.86, 888,640.74 and 357,472.32 is: 493,287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,974.86 : 888,640.74 = 357,472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,974.86/888,640.74 = 357,472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,974.86x = 888,640.74 × 357,472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,974.86x = 317,664,466,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,664,466,974.32/643,974.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,287.06

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