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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,504.10, 992,256.15 and 437,555.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,504.10, 992,256.15 and 437,555.30 is: 656,332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,504.10 : 992,256.15 = 437,555.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,504.10/992,256.15 = 437,555.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,504.10x = 992,256.15 × 437,555.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,504.10x = 434,166,937,390.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,166,937,390.10/661,504.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,332.95

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