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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,179.76, 890,297.64 and 358,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,179.76, 890,297.64 and 358,682.40 is: 494,953.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,179.76 : 890,297.64 = 358,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,179.76/890,297.64 = 358,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,179.76x = 890,297.64 × 358,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,179.76x = 319,334,094,229.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,334,094,229.54/645,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,953.68

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