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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,614.10, 656,421.15 and 372,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,614.10, 656,421.15 and 372,004.10 is: 558,006.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,614.10 : 656,421.15 = 372,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,614.10/656,421.15 = 372,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,614.10x = 656,421.15 × 372,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,614.10x = 244,191,359,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,191,359,126.72/437,614.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,006.15

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