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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,421.20, 656,131.80 and 250,300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,421.20, 656,131.80 and 250,300.40 is: 375,450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,421.20 : 656,131.80 = 250,300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,421.20/656,131.80 = 250,300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,421.20x = 656,131.80 × 250,300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,421.20x = 164,230,051,992.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,230,051,992.72/437,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,450.60

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