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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,536.60, 656,304.90 and 371,926.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,536.60, 656,304.90 and 371,926.60 is: 557,889.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,536.60 : 656,304.90 = 371,926.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,536.60/656,304.90 = 371,926.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,536.60x = 656,304.90 × 371,926.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,536.60x = 244,097,250,020.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,097,250,020.34/437,536.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,889.90

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