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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,140.76, 890,243.82 and 358,643.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,140.76, 890,243.82 and 358,643.40 is: 494,899.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,140.76 : 890,243.82 = 358,643.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,140.76/890,243.82 = 358,643.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,140.76x = 890,243.82 × 358,643.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,140.76x = 319,280,070,433.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,280,070,433.79/645,140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,899.86

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