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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,999.91, 888,675.27 and 357,497.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,999.91, 888,675.27 and 357,497.38 is: 493,321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,999.91 : 888,675.27 = 357,497.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,999.91/888,675.27 = 357,497.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,999.91x = 888,675.27 × 357,497.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,999.91x = 317,699,076,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,699,076,252.42/643,999.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,321.62

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