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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,513.61, 889,398.60 and 358,051.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,513.61, 889,398.60 and 358,051.17 is: 494,093.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,513.61 : 889,398.60 = 358,051.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,513.61/889,398.60 = 358,051.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,513.61x = 889,398.60 × 358,051.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,513.61x = 318,450,209,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,450,209,326.36/644,513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,093.85

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