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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,571.60, 656,357.40 and 250,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,571.60, 656,357.40 and 250,429.20 is: 375,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,571.60 : 656,357.40 = 250,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,571.60/656,357.40 = 250,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,571.60x = 656,357.40 × 250,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,571.60x = 164,371,058,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,371,058,596.08/437,571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,643.80

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