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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,992.12, 612,128.79 and 315,446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,992.12, 612,128.79 and 315,446.28 is: 435,885.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,992.12 : 612,128.79 = 315,446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,992.12/612,128.79 = 315,446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,992.12x = 612,128.79 × 315,446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,992.12x = 193,093,749,686.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,093,749,686.40/442,992.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,885.29

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