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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,462.28, 889,357.50 and 358,009.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,462.28, 889,357.50 and 358,009.02 is: 494,052.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,462.28 : 889,357.50 = 358,009.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,462.28/889,357.50 = 358,009.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,462.28x = 889,357.50 × 358,009.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,462.28x = 318,398,007,004.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,398,007,004.65/644,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,052.20

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