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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,318.87, 890,503.44 and 358,832.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,318.87, 890,503.44 and 358,832.79 is: 495,168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,318.87 : 890,503.44 = 358,832.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,318.87/890,503.44 = 358,832.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,318.87x = 890,503.44 × 358,832.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,318.87x = 319,541,833,879.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,541,833,879.80/645,318.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,168.90

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