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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,997.70, 655,496.55 and 397,599.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,997.70, 655,496.55 and 397,599.30 is: 596,398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,997.70 : 655,496.55 = 397,599.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,997.70/655,496.55 = 397,599.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,997.70x = 655,496.55 × 397,599.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,997.70x = 260,624,969,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,624,969,432.42/436,997.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,398.95

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