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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,215.84, 889,047.45 and 357,737.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,215.84, 889,047.45 and 357,737.05 is: 493,693.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,215.84 : 889,047.45 = 357,737.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,215.84/889,047.45 = 357,737.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,215.84x = 889,047.45 × 357,737.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,215.84x = 318,045,212,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,045,212,073.02/644,215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,693.56

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