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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,128.52, 890,307.74 and 358,653.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,128.52, 890,307.74 and 358,653.39 is: 494,958.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,128.52 : 890,307.74 = 358,653.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,128.52/890,307.74 = 358,653.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,128.52x = 890,307.74 × 358,653.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,128.52x = 319,311,887,300.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,311,887,300.97/645,128.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,958.57

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