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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,431.40, 966,647.10 and 289,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,431.40, 966,647.10 and 289,615.40 is: 434,423.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,431.40 : 966,647.10 = 289,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,431.40/966,647.10 = 289,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,431.40x = 966,647.10 × 289,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,431.40x = 279,955,886,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,955,886,525.34/644,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,423.10

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