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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,159.40, 888,922.89 and 357,672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,159.40, 888,922.89 and 357,672.12 is: 493,578.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,159.40 : 888,922.89 = 357,672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,159.40/888,922.89 = 357,672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,159.40x = 888,922.89 × 357,672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,159.40x = 317,942,934,582.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,942,934,582.83/644,159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,578.04

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