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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,231.61, 655,847.55 and 337,537.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,231.61, 655,847.55 and 337,537.35 is: 506,306.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,231.61 : 655,847.55 = 337,537.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,231.61/655,847.55 = 337,537.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,231.61x = 655,847.55 × 337,537.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,231.61x = 221,373,044,030.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,373,044,030.99/437,231.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,306.13

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