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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,722.48, 656,584.44 and 250,604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,722.48, 656,584.44 and 250,604.56 is: 375,907.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,722.48 : 656,584.44 = 250,604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,722.48/656,584.44 = 250,604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,722.48x = 656,584.44 × 250,604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,722.48x = 164,543,054,689.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,543,054,689.05/437,722.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,907.25

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