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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,373.32, 889,210.58 and 357,911.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,373.32, 889,210.58 and 357,911.78 is: 493,904.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,373.32 : 889,210.58 = 357,911.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,373.32/889,210.58 = 357,911.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,373.32x = 889,210.58 × 357,911.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,373.32x = 318,258,941,482.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,258,941,482.63/644,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,904.59

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