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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,291.20, 654,436.80 and 417,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,291.20, 654,436.80 and 417,859.20 is: 626,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,291.20 : 654,436.80 = 417,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,291.20/654,436.80 = 417,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,291.20x = 654,436.80 × 417,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,291.20x = 273,462,437,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,462,437,698.56/436,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,788.80

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