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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,168.31, 889,033.92 and 389,659.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,168.31, 889,033.92 and 389,659.83 is: 537,779.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,168.31 : 889,033.92 = 389,659.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,168.31/889,033.92 = 389,659.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,168.31x = 889,033.92 × 389,659.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,168.31x = 346,420,801,336.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,420,801,336.33/644,168.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,779.95

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