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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,892.10, 656,838.15 and 367,033.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,892.10, 656,838.15 and 367,033.30 is: 550,549.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,892.10 : 656,838.15 = 367,033.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,892.10/656,838.15 = 367,033.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,892.10x = 656,838.15 × 367,033.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,892.10x = 241,081,473,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,081,473,760.40/437,892.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,549.95

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