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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,581.10, 656,371.65 and 250,438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,581.10, 656,371.65 and 250,438.70 is: 375,658.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,581.10 : 656,371.65 = 250,438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,581.10/656,371.65 = 250,438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,581.10x = 656,371.65 × 250,438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,581.10x = 164,380,862,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,380,862,742.86/437,581.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,658.05

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