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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,405.52, 889,602.84 and 402,822.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,405.52, 889,602.84 and 402,822.48 is: 556,097.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,405.52 : 889,602.84 = 402,822.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,405.52/889,602.84 = 402,822.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,405.52x = 889,602.84 × 402,822.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,405.52x = 358,352,022,223.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,352,022,223.84/644,405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,097.07

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