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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,721.48, 656,582.94 and 250,603.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,721.48, 656,582.94 and 250,603.56 is: 375,905.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,721.48 : 656,582.94 = 250,603.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,721.48/656,582.94 = 250,603.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,721.48x = 656,582.94 × 250,603.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,721.48x = 164,542,022,199.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,542,022,199.27/437,721.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,905.75

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