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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,147.90, 888,907.02 and 357,660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,147.90, 888,907.02 and 357,660.62 is: 493,562.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,147.90 : 888,907.02 = 357,660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,147.90/888,907.02 = 357,660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,147.90x = 888,907.02 × 357,660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,147.90x = 317,927,035,895.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,927,035,895.55/644,147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,562.17

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