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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,399.88, 889,247.10 and 357,938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,399.88, 889,247.10 and 357,938.28 is: 493,941.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,399.88 : 889,247.10 = 357,938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,399.88/889,247.10 = 357,938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,399.88x = 889,247.10 × 357,938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,399.88x = 318,295,577,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,295,577,468.99/644,399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,941.09

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