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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,085.82, 888,866.18 and 357,605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,085.82, 888,866.18 and 357,605.88 is: 493,511.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,085.82 : 888,866.18 = 357,605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,085.82/888,866.18 = 357,605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,085.82x = 888,866.18 × 357,605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,085.82x = 317,863,772,501.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,863,772,501.14/644,085.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,511.52

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