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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,314.11, 889,155.54 and 357,834.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,314.11, 889,155.54 and 357,834.19 is: 493,812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,314.11 : 889,155.54 = 357,834.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,314.11/889,155.54 = 357,834.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,314.11x = 889,155.54 × 357,834.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,314.11x = 318,170,252,439.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,170,252,439.91/644,314.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,812.33

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