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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,948.48, 889,990.56 and 358,458.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,948.48, 889,990.56 and 358,458.68 is: 494,651.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,948.48 : 889,990.56 = 358,458.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,948.48/889,990.56 = 358,458.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,948.48x = 889,990.56 × 358,458.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,948.48x = 319,024,841,350.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,024,841,350.06/644,948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,651.67

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