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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,947.01, 967,536.90 and 265,660.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,947.01, 967,536.90 and 265,660.73 is: 398,539.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,947.01 : 967,536.90 = 265,660.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,947.01/967,536.90 = 265,660.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,947.01x = 967,536.90 × 265,660.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,947.01x = 257,036,559,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,036,559,155.94/644,947.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,539.04

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