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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,232.24, 603,659.07 and 356,851.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,232.24, 603,659.07 and 356,851.50 is: 492,682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,232.24 : 603,659.07 = 356,851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,232.24/603,659.07 = 356,851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,232.24x = 603,659.07 × 356,851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,232.24x = 215,416,644,618.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,416,644,618.11/437,232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,682.43

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