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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,998.80, 656,998.20 and 437,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,998.80, 656,998.20 and 437,998.80 is: 656,998.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,998.80 : 656,998.20 = 437,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,998.80/656,998.20 = 437,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,998.80x = 656,998.20 × 437,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,998.80x = 287,764,423,202.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,764,423,202.16/437,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,998.20

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