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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,557.80, 966,836.70 and 551,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,557.80, 966,836.70 and 551,245.80 is: 826,868.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,557.80 : 966,836.70 = 551,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,557.80/966,836.70 = 551,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,557.80x = 966,836.70 × 551,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,557.80x = 532,964,670,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,964,670,160.86/644,557.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,868.70

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