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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,231.22, 603,657.66 and 356,850.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,231.22, 603,657.66 and 356,850.48 is: 492,681.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,231.22 : 603,657.66 = 356,850.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,231.22/603,657.66 = 356,850.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,231.22x = 603,657.66 × 356,850.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,231.22x = 215,415,525,726.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,415,525,726.68/437,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,681.03

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