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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,393.64, 889,263.30 and 357,940.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,393.64, 889,263.30 and 357,940.36 is: 493,957.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,393.64 : 889,263.30 = 357,940.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,393.64/889,263.30 = 357,940.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,393.64x = 889,263.30 × 357,940.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,393.64x = 318,303,225,736.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,303,225,736.79/644,393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,957.74

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