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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,400.70, 656,101.05 and 382,104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,400.70, 656,101.05 and 382,104.70 is: 573,157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,400.70 : 656,101.05 = 382,104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,400.70/656,101.05 = 382,104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,400.70x = 656,101.05 × 382,104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,400.70x = 250,699,294,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,699,294,879.94/437,400.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,157.05

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