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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,391.97, 1,373,992.89 and 437,957.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,391.97, 1,373,992.89 and 437,957.02 is: 655,935.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,391.97 : 1,373,992.89 = 437,957.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,391.97/1,373,992.89 = 437,957.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,391.97x = 1,373,992.89 × 437,957.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,391.97x = 601,749,831,605.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,749,831,605.59/917,391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,935.36

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