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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,733.26, 889,361.33 and 402,595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,733.26, 889,361.33 and 402,595.50 is: 555,350.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,733.26 : 889,361.33 = 402,595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,733.26/889,361.33 = 402,595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,733.26x = 889,361.33 × 402,595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,733.26x = 358,052,869,332.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,052,869,332.02/644,733.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,350.39

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