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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,465.16, 890,773.47 and 358,979.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,465.16, 890,773.47 and 358,979.10 is: 495,408.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,465.16 : 890,773.47 = 358,979.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,465.16/890,773.47 = 358,979.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,465.16x = 890,773.47 × 358,979.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,465.16x = 319,769,058,564.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,769,058,564.48/645,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,408.70

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