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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,720.58, 656,390.19 and 232,510.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,720.58, 656,390.19 and 232,510.34 is: 348,664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,720.58 : 656,390.19 = 232,510.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,720.58/656,390.19 = 232,510.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,720.58x = 656,390.19 × 232,510.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,720.58x = 152,617,506,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,617,506,249.57/437,720.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,664.22

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