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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,272.88, 889,108.62 and 357,819.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,272.88, 889,108.62 and 357,819.80 is: 493,798.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,272.88 : 889,108.62 = 357,819.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,272.88/889,108.62 = 357,819.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,272.88x = 889,108.62 × 357,819.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,272.88x = 318,140,668,586.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,140,668,586.68/644,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,798.01

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