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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,181.60, 1,075,772.40 and 437,245.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,181.60, 1,075,772.40 and 437,245.60 is: 655,868.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,181.60 : 1,075,772.40 = 437,245.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,181.60/1,075,772.40 = 437,245.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,181.60x = 1,075,772.40 × 437,245.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,181.60x = 470,376,748,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,376,748,501.44/717,181.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,868.40

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