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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,170.80, 890,285.12 and 358,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,170.80, 890,285.12 and 358,673.44 is: 494,941.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,170.80 : 890,285.12 = 358,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,170.80/890,285.12 = 358,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,170.80x = 890,285.12 × 358,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,170.80x = 319,321,626,571.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,321,626,571.21/645,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,941.23

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