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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,628.36, 605,846.91 and 317,577.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,628.36, 605,846.91 and 317,577.91 is: 438,648.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,628.36 : 605,846.91 = 317,577.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,628.36/605,846.91 = 317,577.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,628.36x = 605,846.91 × 317,577.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,628.36x = 192,403,595,457.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,403,595,457.76/438,628.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,648.33

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