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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,025.16, 888,737.43 and 386,047.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,025.16, 888,737.43 and 386,047.84 is: 532,735.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,025.16 : 888,737.43 = 386,047.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,025.16/888,737.43 = 386,047.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,025.16x = 888,737.43 × 386,047.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,025.16x = 343,095,165,178.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,095,165,178.65/644,025.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,735.65

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