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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,498.60, 866,247.90 and 437,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,498.60, 866,247.90 and 437,530.60 is: 656,295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,498.60 : 866,247.90 = 437,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,498.60/866,247.90 = 437,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,498.60x = 866,247.90 × 437,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,498.60x = 379,009,963,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,009,963,435.74/577,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,295.90

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