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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,878.53, 966,178.58 and 391,641.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,878.53, 966,178.58 and 391,641.93 is: 586,771.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,878.53 : 966,178.58 = 391,641.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,878.53/966,178.58 = 391,641.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,878.53x = 966,178.58 × 391,641.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,878.53x = 378,396,041,837.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,396,041,837.65/644,878.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,771.03

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