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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,271.71, 609,083.51 and 288,333.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,271.71, 609,083.51 and 288,333.18 is: 397,983.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,271.71 : 609,083.51 = 288,333.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,271.71/609,083.51 = 288,333.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,271.71x = 609,083.51 × 288,333.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,271.71x = 175,618,983,882.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,618,983,882.20/441,271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,983.78

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