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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,503, 924,940.98 and 436,935.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,503, 924,940.98 and 436,935.72 is: 655,535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,503 : 924,940.98 = 436,935.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,503/924,940.98 = 436,935.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,503x = 924,940.98 × 436,935.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,503x = 404,139,753,053.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,139,753,053.81/616,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,535.74

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