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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,466, 603,965.52 and 286,825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,466, 603,965.52 and 286,825.44 is: 395,991.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,466 : 603,965.52 = 286,825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,466/603,965.52 = 286,825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,466x = 603,965.52 × 286,825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,466x = 173,232,676,018.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,232,676,018.83/437,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,991.18

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