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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,522.40, 656,283.60 and 367,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,522.40, 656,283.60 and 367,538.40 is: 551,307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,522.40 : 656,283.60 = 367,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,522.40/656,283.60 = 367,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,522.40x = 656,283.60 × 367,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,522.40x = 241,209,424,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,209,424,290.24/437,522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,307.60

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