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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,253.62, 612,432.30 and 316,707.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,253.62, 612,432.30 and 316,707.78 is: 436,602.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,253.62 : 612,432.30 = 316,707.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,253.62/612,432.30 = 316,707.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,253.62x = 612,432.30 × 316,707.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,253.62x = 193,962,074,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,962,074,133.29/444,253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,602.12

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