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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,497.08, 889,381.26 and 358,035.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,497.08, 889,381.26 and 358,035.18 is: 494,074.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,497.08 : 889,381.26 = 358,035.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,497.08/889,381.26 = 358,035.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,497.08x = 889,381.26 × 358,035.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,497.08x = 318,429,779,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,429,779,512.73/644,497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,074.82

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