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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,516.40, 656,274.60 and 367,532.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,516.40, 656,274.60 and 367,532.40 is: 551,298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,516.40 : 656,274.60 = 367,532.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,516.40/656,274.60 = 367,532.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,516.40x = 656,274.60 × 367,532.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,516.40x = 241,202,178,797.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,202,178,797.04/437,516.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,298.60

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