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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,669.60, 926,504.40 and 437,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,669.60, 926,504.40 and 437,266.40 is: 655,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,669.60 : 926,504.40 = 437,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,669.60/926,504.40 = 437,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,669.60x = 926,504.40 × 437,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,669.60x = 405,129,243,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,129,243,572.16/617,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,899.60

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