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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,582.40, 656,373.60 and 367,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,582.40, 656,373.60 and 367,598.40 is: 551,397.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,582.40 : 656,373.60 = 367,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,582.40/656,373.60 = 367,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,582.40x = 656,373.60 × 367,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,582.40x = 241,281,885,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,281,885,162.24/437,582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,397.60

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