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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,457.48, 889,234.08 and 372,425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,457.48, 889,234.08 and 372,425.68 is: 513,879.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,457.48 : 889,234.08 = 372,425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,457.48/889,234.08 = 372,425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,457.48x = 889,234.08 × 372,425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,457.48x = 331,173,606,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,173,606,923.17/644,457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513,879.69

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