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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,658.89, 604,143.21 and 376,161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,658.89, 604,143.21 and 376,161.66 is: 519,252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,658.89 : 604,143.21 = 376,161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,658.89/604,143.21 = 376,161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,658.89x = 604,143.21 × 376,161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,658.89x = 227,255,512,751.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,255,512,751.33/437,658.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,252.60

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