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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,557.40, 656,336.10 and 367,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,557.40, 656,336.10 and 367,573.40 is: 551,360.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,557.40 : 656,336.10 = 367,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,557.40/656,336.10 = 367,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,557.40x = 656,336.10 × 367,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,557.40x = 241,251,691,819.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,251,691,819.74/437,557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,360.10

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