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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,992.41, 957,119.83 and 438,406.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,992.41, 957,119.83 and 438,406.79 is: 657,700.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,992.41 : 957,119.83 = 438,406.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,992.41/957,119.83 = 438,406.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,992.41x = 957,119.83 × 438,406.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,992.41x = 419,607,826,434.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,607,826,434.03/637,992.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,700.35

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