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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,620.30, 866,430.45 and 437,652.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,620.30, 866,430.45 and 437,652.30 is: 656,478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,620.30 : 866,430.45 = 437,652.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,620.30/866,430.45 = 437,652.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,620.30x = 866,430.45 × 437,652.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,620.30x = 379,195,279,232.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,195,279,232.54/577,620.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,478.45

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