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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,341.16, 964,864.86 and 244,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,341.16, 964,864.86 and 244,026.28 is: 365,983.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,341.16 : 964,864.86 = 244,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,341.16/964,864.86 = 244,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,341.16x = 964,864.86 × 244,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,341.16x = 235,452,382,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,452,382,488.52/643,341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,983.71

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