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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,234.22, 603,661.80 and 356,853.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,234.22, 603,661.80 and 356,853.48 is: 492,685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,234.22 : 603,661.80 = 356,853.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,234.22/603,661.80 = 356,853.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,234.22x = 603,661.80 × 356,853.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,234.22x = 215,418,814,073.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,418,814,073.06/437,234.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,685.17

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