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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,891.70, 656,837.55 and 402,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,891.70, 656,837.55 and 402,462.30 is: 603,693.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,891.70 : 656,837.55 = 402,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,891.70/656,837.55 = 402,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,891.70x = 656,837.55 × 402,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,891.70x = 264,352,351,099.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,352,351,099.37/437,891.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,693.45

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