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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,485.40, 656,228.10 and 367,501.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,485.40, 656,228.10 and 367,501.40 is: 551,252.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,485.40 : 656,228.10 = 367,501.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,485.40/656,228.10 = 367,501.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,485.40x = 656,228.10 × 367,501.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,485.40x = 241,164,745,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,164,745,469.34/437,485.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,252.10

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