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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,374.24, 889,306.32 and 389,865.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,374.24, 889,306.32 and 389,865.76 is: 538,057.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,374.24 : 889,306.32 = 389,865.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,374.24/889,306.32 = 389,865.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,374.24x = 889,306.32 × 389,865.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,374.24x = 346,710,084,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,710,084,319.60/644,374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,057.02

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