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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,445.60, 992,168.40 and 437,496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,445.60, 992,168.40 and 437,496.80 is: 656,245.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,445.60 : 992,168.40 = 437,496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,445.60/992,168.40 = 437,496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,445.60x = 992,168.40 × 437,496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,445.60x = 434,070,500,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,070,500,061.12/661,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,245.20

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