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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,326.80, 656,249.40 and 287,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,326.80, 656,249.40 and 287,995.20 is: 432,163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,326.80 : 656,249.40 = 287,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,326.80/656,249.40 = 287,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,326.80x = 656,249.40 × 287,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,326.80x = 188,996,677,202.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,996,677,202.88/437,326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,163.49

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