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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,232.40, 966,348.60 and 573,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,232.40, 966,348.60 and 573,373.60 is: 860,060.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,232.40 : 966,348.60 = 573,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,232.40/966,348.60 = 573,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,232.40x = 966,348.60 × 573,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,232.40x = 554,078,775,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,078,775,636.96/644,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,060.40

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