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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,435.52, 966,663 and 223,724.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,435.52, 966,663 and 223,724.76 is: 335,590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,435.52 : 966,663 = 223,724.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,435.52/966,663 = 223,724.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,435.52x = 966,663 × 223,724.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,435.52x = 216,266,447,675.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,266,447,675.88/644,435.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,590.51

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