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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,289.16, 889,563.84 and 402,680.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,289.16, 889,563.84 and 402,680.33 is: 555,976.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,289.16 : 889,563.84 = 402,680.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,289.16/889,563.84 = 402,680.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,289.16x = 889,563.84 × 402,680.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,289.16x = 358,209,860,647.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,209,860,647.27/644,289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,976.86

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