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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,423.64, 966,103.24 and 284,338.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,423.64, 966,103.24 and 284,338.12 is: 426,272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,423.64 : 966,103.24 = 284,338.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,423.64/966,103.24 = 284,338.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,423.64x = 966,103.24 × 284,338.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,423.64x = 274,699,978,987.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,699,978,987.51/644,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,272.35

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