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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,104.09, 955,654.98 and 436,817.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,104.09, 955,654.98 and 436,817.28 is: 655,225.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,104.09 : 955,654.98 = 436,817.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,104.09/955,654.98 = 436,817.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,104.09x = 955,654.98 × 436,817.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,104.09x = 417,446,608,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,446,608,982.05/637,104.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,225.13

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