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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,271.42, 890,469.04 and 358,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,271.42, 890,469.04 and 358,789 is: 495,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,271.42 : 890,469.04 = 358,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,271.42/890,469.04 = 358,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,271.42x = 890,469.04 × 358,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,271.42x = 319,490,496,392.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,490,496,392.56/645,271.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,125.75

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