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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,295.24, 889,572.12 and 402,686.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,295.24, 889,572.12 and 402,686.28 is: 555,985.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,295.24 : 889,572.12 = 402,686.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,295.24/889,572.12 = 402,686.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,295.24x = 889,572.12 × 402,686.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,295.24x = 358,218,487,794.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,218,487,794.51/644,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,985.00

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