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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,119.61, 888,994.40 and 372,345.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,119.61, 888,994.40 and 372,345.05 is: 513,899.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,119.61 : 888,994.40 = 372,345.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,119.61/888,994.40 = 372,345.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,119.61x = 888,994.40 × 372,345.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,119.61x = 331,012,664,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,012,664,678.48/644,119.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,899.37

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