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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,044.80, 966,067.20 and 329,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,044.80, 966,067.20 and 329,116.80 is: 493,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,044.80 : 966,067.20 = 329,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,044.80/966,067.20 = 329,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,044.80x = 966,067.20 × 329,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,044.80x = 317,948,945,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,948,945,448.96/644,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,675.20

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