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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,496.58, 889,380.57 and 358,034.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,496.58, 889,380.57 and 358,034.68 is: 494,074.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,496.58 : 889,380.57 = 358,034.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,496.58/889,380.57 = 358,034.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,496.58x = 889,380.57 × 358,034.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,496.58x = 318,429,087,778.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,429,087,778.17/644,496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,074.13

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