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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,444.28, 889,332.66 and 357,991.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,444.28, 889,332.66 and 357,991.02 is: 494,027.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,444.28 : 889,332.66 = 357,991.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,444.28/889,332.66 = 357,991.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,444.28x = 889,332.66 × 357,991.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,444.28x = 318,373,106,072.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,373,106,072.71/644,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,027.36

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