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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,941.53, 889,978.19 and 358,444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,941.53, 889,978.19 and 358,444.17 is: 494,630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,941.53 : 889,978.19 = 358,444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,941.53/889,978.19 = 358,444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,941.53x = 889,978.19 × 358,444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,941.53x = 319,007,491,840.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,007,491,840.43/644,941.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,630.10

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