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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,731.52, 889,711.83 and 358,244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,731.52, 889,711.83 and 358,244.24 is: 494,367.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,731.52 : 889,711.83 = 358,244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,731.52/889,711.83 = 358,244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,731.52x = 889,711.83 × 358,244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,731.52x = 318,734,133,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,734,133,908.80/644,731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,367.23

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