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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,239.21, 888,906.94 and 389,584.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,239.21, 888,906.94 and 389,584.93 is: 537,540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,239.21 : 888,906.94 = 389,584.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,239.21/888,906.94 = 389,584.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,239.21x = 888,906.94 × 389,584.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,239.21x = 346,304,747,996.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,304,747,996.41/644,239.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,540.63

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