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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,607.59, 889,506.31 and 372,692.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,607.59, 889,506.31 and 372,692.93 is: 514,286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,607.59 : 889,506.31 = 372,692.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,607.59/889,506.31 = 372,692.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,607.59x = 889,506.31 × 372,692.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,607.59x = 331,512,712,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,512,712,927.39/644,607.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,286.08

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