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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,487.24, 966,731.27 and 245,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,487.24, 966,731.27 and 245,035.74 is: 367,553.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,487.24 : 966,731.27 = 245,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,487.24/966,731.27 = 245,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,487.24x = 966,731.27 × 245,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,487.24x = 236,883,710,900.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,883,710,900.41/644,487.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,553.76

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