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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,370.32, 889,206.44 and 357,908.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,370.32, 889,206.44 and 357,908.78 is: 493,900.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,370.32 : 889,206.44 = 357,908.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,370.32/889,206.44 = 357,908.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,370.32x = 889,206.44 × 357,908.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,370.32x = 318,254,792,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,254,792,108.54/644,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,900.45

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