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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,444.46, 890,700.68 and 358,958.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,444.46, 890,700.68 and 358,958.38 is: 495,355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,444.46 : 890,700.68 = 358,958.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,444.46/890,700.68 = 358,958.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,444.46x = 890,700.68 × 358,958.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,444.46x = 319,724,473,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,724,473,157.70/645,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,355.52

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