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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,350.40, 684,525.60 and 437,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,350.40, 684,525.60 and 437,979.60 is: 656,969.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,350.40 : 684,525.60 = 437,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,350.40/684,525.60 = 437,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,350.40x = 684,525.60 × 437,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,350.40x = 299,808,248,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,808,248,477.76/456,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,969.40

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