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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,591.80, 1,056,165.30 and 437,652.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,591.80, 1,056,165.30 and 437,652.60 is: 656,962.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,591.80 : 1,056,165.30 = 437,652.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,591.80/1,056,165.30 = 437,652.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,591.80x = 1,056,165.30 × 437,652.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,591.80x = 462,233,489,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,233,489,574.78/703,591.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,962.59

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