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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,273.86, 890,498.50 and 358,806.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,273.86, 890,498.50 and 358,806.02 is: 495,163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,273.86 : 890,498.50 = 358,806.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,273.86/890,498.50 = 358,806.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,273.86x = 890,498.50 × 358,806.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,273.86x = 319,516,222,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,516,222,600.97/645,273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,163.75

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