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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,280.81, 889,083.17 and 357,819.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,280.81, 889,083.17 and 357,819.35 is: 493,777.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,280.81 : 889,083.17 = 357,819.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,280.81/889,083.17 = 357,819.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,280.81x = 889,083.17 × 357,819.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,280.81x = 318,131,160,196.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,131,160,196.24/644,280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,777.18

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