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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,314.20, 655,971.30 and 437,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,314.20, 655,971.30 and 437,314.20 is: 655,971.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,314.20 : 655,971.30 = 437,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,314.20/655,971.30 = 437,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,314.20x = 655,971.30 × 437,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,314.20x = 286,865,564,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,865,564,282.46/437,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,971.30

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