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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,213.80, 889,037.94 and 357,738.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,213.80, 889,037.94 and 357,738.76 is: 493,692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,213.80 : 889,037.94 = 357,738.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,213.80/889,037.94 = 357,738.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,213.80x = 889,037.94 × 357,738.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,213.80x = 318,043,330,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,043,330,248.55/644,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,692.20

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