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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,558.52, 889,513.98 and 372,711.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,558.52, 889,513.98 and 372,711.72 is: 514,355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,558.52 : 889,513.98 = 372,711.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,558.52/889,513.98 = 372,711.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,558.52x = 889,513.98 × 372,711.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,558.52x = 331,532,285,449.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,532,285,449.85/644,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,355.60

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