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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,824.28, 605,622.20 and 316,417.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,824.28, 605,622.20 and 316,417.32 is: 436,688.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,824.28 : 605,622.20 = 316,417.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,824.28/605,622.20 = 316,417.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,824.28x = 605,622.20 × 316,417.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,824.28x = 191,629,353,456.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,629,353,456.50/438,824.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,688.13

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