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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,166.16, 603,568.32 and 356,785.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,166.16, 603,568.32 and 356,785.72 is: 492,592.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,166.16 : 603,568.32 = 356,785.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,166.16/603,568.32 = 356,785.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,166.16x = 603,568.32 × 356,785.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,166.16x = 215,344,557,620.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,344,557,620.39/437,166.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,592.01

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