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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,105.31, 888,848.42 and 357,618.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,105.31, 888,848.42 and 357,618.03 is: 493,503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,105.31 : 888,848.42 = 357,618.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,105.31/888,848.42 = 357,618.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,105.31x = 888,848.42 × 357,618.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,105.31x = 317,868,219,140.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,868,219,140.92/644,105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,503.49

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