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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,382.04, 966,202.68 and 265,564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,382.04, 966,202.68 and 265,564.30 is: 398,193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,382.04 : 966,202.68 = 265,564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,382.04/966,202.68 = 265,564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,382.04x = 966,202.68 × 265,564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,382.04x = 256,588,938,372.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,588,938,372.32/644,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,193.81

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