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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,775.36, 605,979.29 and 437,979.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,775.36, 605,979.29 and 437,979.70 is: 600,772.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,775.36 : 605,979.29 = 437,979.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,775.36/605,979.29 = 437,979.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,775.36x = 605,979.29 × 437,979.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,775.36x = 265,406,627,640.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,406,627,640.41/441,775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,772.82

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