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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,243.40, 682,865.10 and 437,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,243.40, 682,865.10 and 437,747.40 is: 656,621.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,243.40 : 682,865.10 = 437,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,243.40/682,865.10 = 437,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,243.40x = 682,865.10 × 437,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,243.40x = 298,922,422,075.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,922,422,075.74/455,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,621.10

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