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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,829.60, 656,744.40 and 250,687.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,829.60, 656,744.40 and 250,687.20 is: 376,030.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,829.60 : 656,744.40 = 250,687.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,829.60/656,744.40 = 250,687.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,829.60x = 656,744.40 × 250,687.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,829.60x = 164,637,414,751.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,637,414,751.68/437,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,030.80

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