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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,114.70, 966,172.05 and 289,820.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,114.70, 966,172.05 and 289,820.70 is: 434,731.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,114.70 : 966,172.05 = 289,820.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,114.70/966,172.05 = 289,820.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,114.70x = 966,172.05 × 289,820.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,114.70x = 280,016,659,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,016,659,851.44/644,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,731.05

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