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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,997.58, 888,720.63 and 353,621.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,997.58, 888,720.63 and 353,621.69 is: 488,000.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,997.58 : 888,720.63 = 353,621.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,997.58/888,720.63 = 353,621.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,997.58x = 888,720.63 × 353,621.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,997.58x = 314,270,889,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,270,889,350.36/643,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,000.11

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