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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,768.62, 889,520.88 and 389,676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,768.62, 889,520.88 and 389,676.94 is: 537,597.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,768.62 : 889,520.88 = 389,676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,768.62/889,520.88 = 389,676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,768.62x = 889,520.88 × 389,676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,768.62x = 346,625,774,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,625,774,584.51/644,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,597.15

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