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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,391.23, 889,161.05 and 372,406.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,391.23, 889,161.05 and 372,406.61 is: 513,863.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,391.23 : 889,161.05 = 372,406.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,391.23/889,161.05 = 372,406.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,391.23x = 889,161.05 × 372,406.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,391.23x = 331,129,448,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,129,448,859.75/644,391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,863.99

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