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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,369.54, 966,183.90 and 265,551.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,369.54, 966,183.90 and 265,551.80 is: 398,175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,369.54 : 966,183.90 = 265,551.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,369.54/966,183.90 = 265,551.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,369.54x = 966,183.90 × 265,551.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,369.54x = 256,571,873,776.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,571,873,776.02/644,369.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,175.05

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