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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,281.74, 889,084.46 and 357,820.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,281.74, 889,084.46 and 357,820.29 is: 493,778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,281.74 : 889,084.46 = 357,820.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,281.74/889,084.46 = 357,820.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,281.74x = 889,084.46 × 357,820.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,281.74x = 318,132,457,522.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,132,457,522.59/644,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,778.48

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