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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,571.24, 966,524.86 and 289,280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,571.24, 966,524.86 and 289,280.68 is: 433,772.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,571.24 : 966,524.86 = 289,280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,571.24/966,524.86 = 289,280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,571.24x = 966,524.86 × 289,280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,571.24x = 279,596,968,737.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,596,968,737.71/644,571.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,772.02

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