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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,082.98, 888,862.30 and 357,603.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,082.98, 888,862.30 and 357,603.12 is: 493,507.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,082.98 : 888,862.30 = 357,603.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,082.98/888,862.30 = 357,603.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,082.98x = 888,862.30 × 357,603.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,082.98x = 317,859,931,730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,859,931,730.38/644,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,507.73

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