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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,357.28, 653,639.67 and 319,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,357.28, 653,639.67 and 319,277.28 is: 477,166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,357.28 : 653,639.67 = 319,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,357.28/653,639.67 = 319,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,357.28x = 653,639.67 × 319,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,357.28x = 208,692,295,937.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,692,295,937.70/437,357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,166.62

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