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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,684.51, 761,664.29 and 437,424.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,684.51, 761,664.29 and 437,424.70 is: 603,915.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,684.51 : 761,664.29 = 437,424.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,684.51/761,664.29 = 437,424.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,684.51x = 761,664.29 × 437,424.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,684.51x = 333,170,769,462.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,170,769,462.68/551,684.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,915.39

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