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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,546.70, 656,320.05 and 362,897.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,546.70, 656,320.05 and 362,897.10 is: 544,345.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,546.70 : 656,320.05 = 362,897.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,546.70/656,320.05 = 362,897.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,546.70x = 656,320.05 × 362,897.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,546.70x = 238,176,642,816.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,176,642,816.86/437,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,345.65

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