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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,493.99, 966,741.39 and 245,042.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,493.99, 966,741.39 and 245,042.49 is: 367,563.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,493.99 : 966,741.39 = 245,042.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,493.99/966,741.39 = 245,042.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,493.99x = 966,741.39 × 245,042.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,493.99x = 236,892,717,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,892,717,391.66/644,493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,563.89

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