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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,487.40, 656,231.10 and 367,503.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,487.40, 656,231.10 and 367,503.40 is: 551,255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,487.40 : 656,231.10 = 367,503.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,487.40/656,231.10 = 367,503.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,487.40x = 656,231.10 × 367,503.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,487.40x = 241,167,160,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,167,160,435.74/437,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,255.10

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