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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,393.88, 889,238.82 and 357,932.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,393.88, 889,238.82 and 357,932.28 is: 493,932.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,393.88 : 889,238.82 = 357,932.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,393.88/889,238.82 = 357,932.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,393.88x = 889,238.82 × 357,932.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,393.88x = 318,287,278,307.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,287,278,307.11/644,393.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,932.81

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