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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,642.48, 656,463.96 and 250,524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,642.48, 656,463.96 and 250,524.08 is: 375,786.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,642.48 : 656,463.96 = 250,524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,642.48/656,463.96 = 250,524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,642.48x = 656,463.96 × 250,524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,642.48x = 164,460,029,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,460,029,632.16/437,642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,786.26

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