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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,611.60, 656,417.40 and 288,053.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,611.60, 656,417.40 and 288,053.20 is: 432,079.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,611.60 : 656,417.40 = 288,053.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,611.60/656,417.40 = 288,053.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,611.60x = 656,417.40 × 288,053.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,611.60x = 189,083,132,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,083,132,605.68/437,611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,079.80

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