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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,127.64, 890,225.71 and 358,630.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,127.64, 890,225.71 and 358,630.28 is: 494,881.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,127.64 : 890,225.71 = 358,630.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,127.64/890,225.71 = 358,630.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,127.64x = 890,225.71 × 358,630.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,127.64x = 319,261,889,396.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,261,889,396.22/645,127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,881.74

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