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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,462.20, 890,749.28 and 358,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,462.20, 890,749.28 and 358,982.40 is: 495,402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,462.20 : 890,749.28 = 358,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,462.20/890,749.28 = 358,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,462.20x = 890,749.28 × 358,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,462.20x = 319,763,314,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,763,314,332.67/645,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,402.08

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