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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,662.28, 656,050.22 and 295,157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,662.28, 656,050.22 and 295,157.36 is: 442,437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,662.28 : 656,050.22 = 295,157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,662.28/656,050.22 = 295,157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,662.28x = 656,050.22 × 295,157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,662.28x = 193,638,050,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,638,050,962.62/437,662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,437.15

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