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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,737.20, 656,605.80 and 363,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,737.20, 656,605.80 and 363,087.60 is: 544,631.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,737.20 : 656,605.80 = 363,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,737.20/656,605.80 = 363,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,737.20x = 656,605.80 × 363,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,737.20x = 238,405,424,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,405,424,068.08/437,737.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,631.40

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