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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,623.20, 656,434.80 and 382,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,623.20, 656,434.80 and 382,327.20 is: 573,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,623.20 : 656,434.80 = 382,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,623.20/656,434.80 = 382,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,623.20x = 656,434.80 × 382,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,623.20x = 250,972,879,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,972,879,066.56/437,623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,490.80

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