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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,419.20, 650,851.20 and 372,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,419.20, 650,851.20 and 372,211.20 is: 557,650.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,419.20 : 650,851.20 = 372,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,419.20/650,851.20 = 372,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,419.20x = 650,851.20 × 372,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,419.20x = 242,254,106,173.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,254,106,173.44/434,419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,650.55

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