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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,727.72, 611,054.28 and 385,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,727.72, 611,054.28 and 385,560 is: 530,951.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,727.72 : 611,054.28 = 385,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,727.72/611,054.28 = 385,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,727.72x = 611,054.28 × 385,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,727.72x = 235,598,088,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,598,088,196.80/443,727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,951.93

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