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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,640.52, 656,460.80 and 105,216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,640.52, 656,460.80 and 105,216.52 is: 157,824.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,640.52 : 656,460.80 = 105,216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,640.52/656,460.80 = 105,216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,640.52x = 656,460.80 × 105,216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,640.52x = 69,070,520,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,070,520,892.42/437,640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,824.78

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