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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,084.82, 888,864.80 and 357,604.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,084.82, 888,864.80 and 357,604.88 is: 493,510.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,084.82 : 888,864.80 = 357,604.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,084.82/888,864.80 = 357,604.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,084.82x = 888,864.80 × 357,604.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,084.82x = 317,862,383,907.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,862,383,907.88/644,084.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,510.13

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