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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,999.30, 955,498.95 and 437,933.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,999.30, 955,498.95 and 437,933.70 is: 656,900.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,999.30 : 955,498.95 = 437,933.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,999.30/955,498.95 = 437,933.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,999.30x = 955,498.95 × 437,933.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,999.30x = 418,445,190,519.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,445,190,519.62/636,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,900.55

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