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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,234.96, 888,901.08 and 389,580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,234.96, 888,901.08 and 389,580.68 is: 537,534.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,234.96 : 888,901.08 = 389,580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,234.96/888,901.08 = 389,580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,234.96x = 888,901.08 × 389,580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,234.96x = 346,298,687,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,298,687,199.13/644,234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,534.76

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