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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,443.92, 656,451 and 330,601.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,443.92, 656,451 and 330,601.68 is: 496,118.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,443.92 : 656,451 = 330,601.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,443.92/656,451 = 330,601.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,443.92x = 656,451 × 330,601.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,443.92x = 217,023,803,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,023,803,437.68/437,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,118.00

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