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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,539.40, 656,309.10 and 367,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,539.40, 656,309.10 and 367,555.40 is: 551,333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,539.40 : 656,309.10 = 367,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,539.40/656,309.10 = 367,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,539.40x = 656,309.10 × 367,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,539.40x = 241,229,953,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,229,953,774.14/437,539.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,333.10

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