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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,758.21, 889,725.63 and 358,261.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,758.21, 889,725.63 and 358,261.21 is: 494,377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,758.21 : 889,725.63 = 358,261.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,758.21/889,725.63 = 358,261.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,758.21x = 889,725.63 × 358,261.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,758.21x = 318,754,180,771.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,754,180,771.81/644,758.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,377.85

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