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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,039.60, 975,059.40 and 437,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,039.60, 975,059.40 and 437,463.20 is: 656,194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,039.60 : 975,059.40 = 437,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,039.60/975,059.40 = 437,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,039.60x = 975,059.40 × 437,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,039.60x = 426,552,605,314.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,552,605,314.08/650,039.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,194.80

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