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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,137.20, 966,205.80 and 404,636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,137.20, 966,205.80 and 404,636.40 is: 606,954.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,137.20 : 966,205.80 = 404,636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,137.20/966,205.80 = 404,636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,137.20x = 966,205.80 × 404,636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,137.20x = 390,962,036,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,962,036,571.12/644,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,954.60

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