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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,337.40, 656,006.10 and 406,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,337.40, 656,006.10 and 406,233.40 is: 609,350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,337.40 : 656,006.10 = 406,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,337.40/656,006.10 = 406,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,337.40x = 656,006.10 × 406,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,337.40x = 266,491,588,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,491,588,423.74/437,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,350.10

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