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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,142.76, 890,246.58 and 358,645.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,142.76, 890,246.58 and 358,645.40 is: 494,902.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,142.76 : 890,246.58 = 358,645.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,142.76/890,246.58 = 358,645.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,142.76x = 890,246.58 × 358,645.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,142.76x = 319,282,840,782.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,282,840,782.73/645,142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,902.62

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