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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,638.60, 656,457.90 and 250,496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,638.60, 656,457.90 and 250,496.20 is: 375,744.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,638.60 : 656,457.90 = 250,496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,638.60/656,457.90 = 250,496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,638.60x = 656,457.90 × 250,496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,638.60x = 164,440,209,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,440,209,409.98/437,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,744.30

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