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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,332.80, 656,258.40 and 288,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,332.80, 656,258.40 and 288,001.20 is: 432,172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,332.80 : 656,258.40 = 288,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,332.80/656,258.40 = 288,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,332.80x = 656,258.40 × 288,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,332.80x = 189,003,206,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,003,206,710.08/437,332.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,172.49

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