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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,145.90, 888,904.26 and 357,658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,145.90, 888,904.26 and 357,658.62 is: 493,559.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,145.90 : 888,904.26 = 357,658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,145.90/888,904.26 = 357,658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,145.90x = 888,904.26 × 357,658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,145.90x = 317,924,270,943.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,924,270,943.72/644,145.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,559.41

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