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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,152.76, 890,260.38 and 358,655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,152.76, 890,260.38 and 358,655.40 is: 494,916.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,152.76 : 890,260.38 = 358,655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,152.76/890,260.38 = 358,655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,152.76x = 890,260.38 × 358,655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,152.76x = 319,296,692,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,296,692,693.05/645,152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,916.42

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