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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,150.90, 888,911.16 and 357,663.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,150.90, 888,911.16 and 357,663.62 is: 493,566.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,150.90 : 888,911.16 = 357,663.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,150.90/888,911.16 = 357,663.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,150.90x = 888,911.16 × 357,663.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,150.90x = 317,931,183,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,931,183,344.00/644,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,566.31

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