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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,235.96, 888,902.46 and 389,581.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,235.96, 888,902.46 and 389,581.68 is: 537,536.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,235.96 : 888,902.46 = 389,581.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,235.96/888,902.46 = 389,581.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,235.96x = 888,902.46 × 389,581.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,235.96x = 346,300,113,722.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,300,113,722.93/644,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,536.14

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