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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,995.41, 957,124.34 and 438,409.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,995.41, 957,124.34 and 438,409.79 is: 657,704.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,995.41 : 957,124.34 = 438,409.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,995.41/957,124.34 = 438,409.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,995.41x = 957,124.34 × 438,409.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,995.41x = 419,612,673,925.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,612,673,925.62/637,995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,704.85

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