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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,426.28, 889,307.91 and 357,973.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,426.28, 889,307.91 and 357,973.02 is: 494,002.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,426.28 : 889,307.91 = 357,973.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,426.28/889,307.91 = 357,973.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,426.28x = 889,307.91 × 357,973.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,426.28x = 318,348,238,252.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,348,238,252.59/644,426.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,002.57

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