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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,546.40, 656,319.60 and 367,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,546.40, 656,319.60 and 367,562.40 is: 551,343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,546.40 : 656,319.60 = 367,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,546.40/656,319.60 = 367,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,546.40x = 656,319.60 × 367,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,546.40x = 241,238,407,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,238,407,343.04/437,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,343.60

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