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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,657.38, 604,141.13 and 376,160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,657.38, 604,141.13 and 376,160.15 is: 519,250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,657.38 : 604,141.13 = 376,160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,657.38/604,141.13 = 376,160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,657.38x = 604,141.13 × 376,160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,657.38x = 227,253,820,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,253,820,532.72/437,657.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,250.52

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