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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,946.48, 889,987.80 and 358,456.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,946.48, 889,987.80 and 358,456.68 is: 494,648.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,946.48 : 889,987.80 = 358,456.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,946.48/889,987.80 = 358,456.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,946.48x = 889,987.80 × 358,456.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,946.48x = 319,022,072,028.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,022,072,028.50/644,946.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,648.91

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