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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,607.58, 888,432.45 and 472,159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,607.58, 888,432.45 and 472,159.18 is: 650,754.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,607.58 : 888,432.45 = 472,159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,607.58/888,432.45 = 472,159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,607.58x = 888,432.45 × 472,159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,607.58x = 419,481,534,075.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,481,534,075.80/644,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,754.89

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