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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,315.40, 655,973.10 and 437,315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,315.40, 655,973.10 and 437,315.40 is: 655,973.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,315.40 : 655,973.10 = 437,315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,315.40/655,973.10 = 437,315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,315.40x = 655,973.10 × 437,315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,315.40x = 286,867,138,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,867,138,615.74/437,315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,973.10

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