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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,329.80, 656,253.90 and 287,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,329.80, 656,253.90 and 287,998.20 is: 432,167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,329.80 : 656,253.90 = 287,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,329.80/656,253.90 = 287,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,329.80x = 656,253.90 × 287,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,329.80x = 188,999,941,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,999,941,942.98/437,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,167.99

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