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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,999.60, 656,545.80 and 237,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,999.60, 656,545.80 and 237,897.20 is: 356,599.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,999.60 : 656,545.80 = 237,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,999.60/656,545.80 = 237,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,999.60x = 656,545.80 × 237,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,999.60x = 156,190,407,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,190,407,491.76/437,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,599.43

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