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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,663.60, 656,495.40 and 250,521.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,663.60, 656,495.40 and 250,521.20 is: 375,781.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,663.60 : 656,495.40 = 250,521.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,663.60/656,495.40 = 250,521.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,663.60x = 656,495.40 × 250,521.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,663.60x = 164,466,015,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,466,015,402.48/437,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,781.80

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