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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,178.13, 889,047.83 and 389,531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,178.13, 889,047.83 and 389,531.14 is: 537,602.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,178.13 : 889,047.83 = 389,531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,178.13/889,047.83 = 389,531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,178.13x = 889,047.83 × 389,531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,178.13x = 346,311,814,734.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,311,814,734.43/644,178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,602.56

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