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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,157.90, 888,920.82 and 357,670.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,157.90, 888,920.82 and 357,670.62 is: 493,575.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,157.90 : 888,920.82 = 357,670.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,157.90/888,920.82 = 357,670.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,157.90x = 888,920.82 × 357,670.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,157.90x = 317,940,860,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,940,860,820.31/644,157.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,575.97

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