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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635,235.92, 2,452,666.71 and 437,251.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635,235.92, 2,452,666.71 and 437,251.65 is: 655,827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635,235.92 : 2,452,666.71 = 437,251.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635,235.92/2,452,666.71 = 437,251.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635,235.92x = 2,452,666.71 × 437,251.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635,235.92x = 1,072,432,567,487.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,432,567,487.27/1,635,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,827.43

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