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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,009.92, 605,878.56 and 316,603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,009.92, 605,878.56 and 316,603.44 is: 436,945.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,009.92 : 605,878.56 = 316,603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,009.92/605,878.56 = 316,603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,009.92x = 605,878.56 × 316,603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,009.92x = 191,823,236,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,823,236,318.25/439,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,945.11

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