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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,235.21, 888,901.43 and 389,580.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,235.21, 888,901.43 and 389,580.93 is: 537,535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,235.21 : 888,901.43 = 389,580.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,235.21/888,901.43 = 389,580.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,235.21x = 888,901.43 × 389,580.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,235.21x = 346,299,043,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,299,043,829.83/644,235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,535.11

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