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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,218.72, 966,196.88 and 244,719.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,218.72, 966,196.88 and 244,719.44 is: 367,029.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,218.72 : 966,196.88 = 244,719.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,218.72/966,196.88 = 244,719.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,218.72x = 966,196.88 × 244,719.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,218.72x = 236,447,159,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,447,159,403.35/644,218.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,029.32

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