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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,128.89, 890,227.43 and 358,631.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,128.89, 890,227.43 and 358,631.53 is: 494,883.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,128.89 : 890,227.43 = 358,631.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,128.89/890,227.43 = 358,631.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,128.89x = 890,227.43 × 358,631.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,128.89x = 319,263,620,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,263,620,817.73/645,128.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,883.47

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