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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,710.62, 604,538.64 and 294,221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,710.62, 604,538.64 and 294,221.46 is: 406,360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,710.62 : 604,538.64 = 294,221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,710.62/604,538.64 = 294,221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,710.62x = 604,538.64 × 294,221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,710.62x = 177,868,241,287.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,868,241,287.21/437,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,360.35

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