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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,470.60, 1,074,132.30 and 437,534.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,470.60, 1,074,132.30 and 437,534.60 is: 655,037.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,470.60 : 1,074,132.30 = 437,534.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,470.60/1,074,132.30 = 437,534.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,470.60x = 1,074,132.30 × 437,534.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,470.60x = 469,970,046,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,970,046,227.58/717,470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,037.36

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