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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,714.80, 656,572.20 and 374,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,714.80, 656,572.20 and 374,729.20 is: 562,093.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,714.80 : 656,572.20 = 374,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,714.80/656,572.20 = 374,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,714.80x = 656,572.20 × 374,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,714.80x = 246,036,775,248.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,036,775,248.24/437,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,093.80

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