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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,696.59, 889,702.62 and 354,318.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,696.59, 889,702.62 and 354,318.45 is: 488,971.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,696.59 : 889,702.62 = 354,318.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,696.59/889,702.62 = 354,318.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,696.59x = 889,702.62 × 354,318.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,696.59x = 315,238,052,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,238,052,605.23/644,696.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,971.18

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