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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,997.40, 957,127.34 and 438,411.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,997.40, 957,127.34 and 438,411.78 is: 657,707.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,997.40 : 957,127.34 = 438,411.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,997.40/957,127.34 = 438,411.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,997.40x = 957,127.34 × 438,411.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,997.40x = 419,615,900,816.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,615,900,816.07/637,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,707.85

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