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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,569.80, 656,306.10 and 358,546.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,569.80, 656,306.10 and 358,546.20 is: 537,779.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,569.80 : 656,306.10 = 358,546.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,569.80/656,306.10 = 358,546.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,569.80x = 656,306.10 × 358,546.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,569.80x = 235,316,058,191.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,316,058,191.82/437,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,779.48

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