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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,593.60, 656,390.40 and 372,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,593.60, 656,390.40 and 372,275.20 is: 558,412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,593.60 : 656,390.40 = 372,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,593.60/656,390.40 = 372,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,593.60x = 656,390.40 × 372,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,593.60x = 244,357,867,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,357,867,438.08/437,593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,412.80

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