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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,165.96, 888,931.80 and 357,678.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,165.96, 888,931.80 and 357,678.68 is: 493,587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,165.96 : 888,931.80 = 357,678.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,165.96/888,931.80 = 357,678.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,165.96x = 888,931.80 × 357,678.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,165.96x = 317,951,952,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,951,952,834.02/644,165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,587.01

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