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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,591.60, 656,387.40 and 288,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,591.60, 656,387.40 and 288,033.20 is: 432,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,591.60 : 656,387.40 = 288,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,591.60/656,387.40 = 288,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,591.60x = 656,387.40 × 288,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,591.60x = 189,061,363,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,061,363,261.68/437,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,049.80

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