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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,339.88, 890,569.80 and 358,853.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,339.88, 890,569.80 and 358,853.84 is: 495,218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,339.88 : 890,569.80 = 358,853.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,339.88/890,569.80 = 358,853.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,339.88x = 890,569.80 × 358,853.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,339.88x = 319,584,392,518.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,584,392,518.03/645,339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,218.72

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