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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,566.24, 966,517.36 and 289,275.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,566.24, 966,517.36 and 289,275.68 is: 433,764.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,566.24 : 966,517.36 = 289,275.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,566.24/966,517.36 = 289,275.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,566.24x = 966,517.36 × 289,275.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,566.24x = 279,589,966,545.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,589,966,545.81/644,566.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,764.52

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