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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,314.70, 655,972.05 and 437,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,314.70, 655,972.05 and 437,314.70 is: 655,972.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,314.70 : 655,972.05 = 437,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,314.70/655,972.05 = 437,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,314.70x = 655,972.05 × 437,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,314.70x = 286,866,220,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,866,220,254.14/437,314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,972.05

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