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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,904.73, 889,962.11 and 358,418.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,904.73, 889,962.11 and 358,418.66 is: 494,614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,904.73 : 889,962.11 = 358,418.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,904.73/889,962.11 = 358,418.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,904.73x = 889,962.11 × 358,418.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,904.73x = 318,979,027,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,979,027,349.79/644,904.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,614.19

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