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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,177.60, 1,075,766.40 and 437,241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,177.60, 1,075,766.40 and 437,241.60 is: 655,862.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,177.60 : 1,075,766.40 = 437,241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,177.60/1,075,766.40 = 437,241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,177.60x = 1,075,766.40 × 437,241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,177.60x = 470,369,821,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,369,821,962.24/717,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,862.40

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