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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,158.90, 888,922.20 and 357,671.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,158.90, 888,922.20 and 357,671.62 is: 493,577.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,158.90 : 888,922.20 = 357,671.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,158.90/888,922.20 = 357,671.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,158.90x = 888,922.20 × 357,671.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,158.90x = 317,942,243,327.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,942,243,327.96/644,158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,577.35

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