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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,693.62, 889,625.10 and 372,779.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,693.62, 889,625.10 and 372,779.13 is: 514,405.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,693.62 : 889,625.10 = 372,779.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,693.62/889,625.10 = 372,779.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,693.62x = 889,625.10 × 372,779.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,693.62x = 331,633,670,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,633,670,804.16/644,693.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,405.08

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