Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,331.50, 889,125.42 and 372,417
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 644,331.50, 889,125.42 and 372,417 is: 513,905.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
644,331.50 : 889,125.42 = 372,417 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
644,331.50/889,125.42 = 372,417/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
644,331.50x = 889,125.42 × 372,417 - Step 4: Simplify right side
644,331.50x = 331,125,421,540.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,125,421,540.14/644,331.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,905.38
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