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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,242.21, 888,911.08 and 389,587.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,242.21, 888,911.08 and 389,587.93 is: 537,544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,242.21 : 888,911.08 = 389,587.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,242.21/888,911.08 = 389,587.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,242.21x = 888,911.08 × 389,587.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,242.21x = 346,309,027,611.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,309,027,611.26/644,242.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,544.77

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