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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,757.21, 889,724.25 and 358,260.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,757.21, 889,724.25 and 358,260.21 is: 494,376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,757.21 : 889,724.25 = 358,260.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,757.21/889,724.25 = 358,260.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,757.21x = 889,724.25 × 358,260.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,757.21x = 318,752,796,647.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,752,796,647.09/644,757.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,376.47

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