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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,162.58, 889,015.41 and 368,546.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,162.58, 889,015.41 and 368,546.04 is: 508,634.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,162.58 : 889,015.41 = 368,546.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,162.58/889,015.41 = 368,546.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,162.58x = 889,015.41 × 368,546.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,162.58x = 327,643,108,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,643,108,854.48/644,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,634.18

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