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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,217.78, 964,901.56 and 244,157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,217.78, 964,901.56 and 244,157.06 is: 366,264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,217.78 : 964,901.56 = 244,157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,217.78/964,901.56 = 244,157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,217.78x = 964,901.56 × 244,157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,217.78x = 235,587,528,079.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,587,528,079.01/643,217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,264.02

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