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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,805.42, 889,555.39 and 402,667.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,805.42, 889,555.39 and 402,667.66 is: 555,508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,805.42 : 889,555.39 = 402,667.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,805.42/889,555.39 = 402,667.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,805.42x = 889,555.39 × 402,667.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,805.42x = 358,195,187,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,195,187,331.69/644,805.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,508.96

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