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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,512.61, 889,397.22 and 358,050.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,512.61, 889,397.22 and 358,050.17 is: 494,092.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,512.61 : 889,397.22 = 358,050.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,512.61/889,397.22 = 358,050.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,512.61x = 889,397.22 × 358,050.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,512.61x = 318,448,825,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,448,825,818.53/644,512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,092.47

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