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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,642.72, 656,466.96 and 367,645.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,642.72, 656,466.96 and 367,645.48 is: 550,213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,642.72 : 656,466.96 = 367,645.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,642.72/656,466.96 = 367,645.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,642.72x = 656,466.96 × 367,645.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,642.72x = 241,347,110,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,347,110,613.34/438,642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,213.42

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