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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,051.67, 888,756.61 and 357,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,051.67, 888,756.61 and 357,553.30 is: 493,404.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,051.67 : 888,756.61 = 357,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,051.67/888,756.61 = 357,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,051.67x = 888,756.61 × 357,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,051.67x = 317,777,859,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,777,859,524.59/644,051.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,404.30

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