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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,332.50, 889,126.80 and 372,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,332.50, 889,126.80 and 372,418 is: 513,906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,332.50 : 889,126.80 = 372,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,332.50/889,126.80 = 372,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,332.50x = 889,126.80 × 372,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,332.50x = 331,126,824,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,126,824,602.40/644,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,906.76

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