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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,674.97, 892,368.76 and 388,398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,674.97, 892,368.76 and 388,398.44 is: 535,964.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,674.97 : 892,368.76 = 388,398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,674.97/892,368.76 = 388,398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,674.97x = 892,368.76 × 388,398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,674.97x = 346,594,636,493.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,594,636,493.61/646,674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,964.21

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