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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,567.60, 656,351.40 and 332,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,567.60, 656,351.40 and 332,591.60 is: 498,887.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,567.60 : 656,351.40 = 332,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,567.60/656,351.40 = 332,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,567.60x = 656,351.40 × 332,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,567.60x = 218,296,962,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,296,962,288.24/437,567.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,887.40

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