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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,611.40, 656,417.10 and 367,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,611.40, 656,417.10 and 367,627.40 is: 551,441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,611.40 : 656,417.10 = 367,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,611.40/656,417.10 = 367,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,611.40x = 656,417.10 × 367,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,611.40x = 241,316,911,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,316,911,788.54/437,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,441.10

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