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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,712.20, 656,568.30 and 382,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,712.20, 656,568.30 and 382,416.20 is: 573,624.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,712.20 : 656,568.30 = 382,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,712.20/656,568.30 = 382,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,712.20x = 656,568.30 × 382,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,712.20x = 251,082,354,326.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,082,354,326.46/437,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,624.30

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