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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,342.32, 966,143.04 and 265,524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,342.32, 966,143.04 and 265,524.52 is: 398,134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,342.32 : 966,143.04 = 265,524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,342.32/966,143.04 = 265,524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,342.32x = 966,143.04 × 265,524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,342.32x = 256,534,666,947.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,534,666,947.34/644,342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,134.13

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