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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,321.70, 655,982.55 and 437,321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,321.70, 655,982.55 and 437,321.70 is: 655,982.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,321.70 : 655,982.55 = 437,321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,321.70/655,982.55 = 437,321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,321.70x = 655,982.55 × 437,321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,321.70x = 286,875,403,936.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,875,403,936.34/437,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,982.55

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