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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,352.39, 889,206.27 and 357,899.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,352.39, 889,206.27 and 357,899.13 is: 493,900.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,352.39 : 889,206.27 = 357,899.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,352.39/889,206.27 = 357,899.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,352.39x = 889,206.27 × 357,899.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,352.39x = 318,246,150,423.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,246,150,423.55/644,352.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,900.78

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