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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,721.81, 1,135,979.17 and 437,510.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,721.81, 1,135,979.17 and 437,510.57 is: 655,917.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,721.81 : 1,135,979.17 = 437,510.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,721.81/1,135,979.17 = 437,510.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,721.81x = 1,135,979.17 × 437,510.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,721.81x = 497,002,887,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,002,887,401.16/757,721.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,917.36

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