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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,734.54, 891,113.55 and 359,254.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,734.54, 891,113.55 and 359,254.55 is: 495,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,734.54 : 891,113.55 = 359,254.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,734.54/891,113.55 = 359,254.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,734.54x = 891,113.55 × 359,254.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,734.54x = 320,136,597,404.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,136,597,404.15/645,734.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,771.21

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