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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,497.58, 889,381.94 and 358,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,497.58, 889,381.94 and 358,035.68 is: 494,075.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,497.58 : 889,381.94 = 358,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,497.58/889,381.94 = 358,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,497.58x = 889,381.94 × 358,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,497.58x = 318,430,467,667.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,430,467,667.62/644,497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,075.51

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