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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,715, 889,689.12 and 358,227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,715, 889,689.12 and 358,227.72 is: 494,344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,715 : 889,689.12 = 358,227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,715/889,689.12 = 358,227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,715x = 889,689.12 × 358,227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,715x = 318,711,304,966.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,711,304,966.41/644,715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,344.49

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