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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,149.90, 888,909.78 and 357,662.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,149.90, 888,909.78 and 357,662.62 is: 493,564.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,149.90 : 888,909.78 = 357,662.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,149.90/888,909.78 = 357,662.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,149.90x = 888,909.78 × 357,662.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,149.90x = 317,929,800,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,929,800,858.42/644,149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,564.93

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