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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,153.40, 970,266.90 and 436,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,153.40, 970,266.90 and 436,719.80 is: 655,780.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,153.40 : 970,266.90 = 436,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,153.40/970,266.90 = 436,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,153.40x = 970,266.90 × 436,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,153.40x = 423,734,766,514.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,734,766,514.62/646,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,780.45

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