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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,774.80, 656,273.40 and 288,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,774.80, 656,273.40 and 288,086.80 is: 431,874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,774.80 : 656,273.40 = 288,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,774.80/656,273.40 = 288,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,774.80x = 656,273.40 × 288,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,774.80x = 189,063,703,731.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,063,703,731.12/437,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,874.34

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