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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,594.10, 656,391.15 and 372,275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,594.10, 656,391.15 and 372,275.70 is: 558,413.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,594.10 : 656,391.15 = 372,275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,594.10/656,391.15 = 372,275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,594.10x = 656,391.15 × 372,275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,594.10x = 244,358,474,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,358,474,840.06/437,594.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,413.55

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