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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,268.20, 612,452.43 and 316,722.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,268.20, 612,452.43 and 316,722.36 is: 436,622.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,268.20 : 612,452.43 = 316,722.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,268.20/612,452.43 = 316,722.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,268.20x = 612,452.43 × 316,722.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,268.20x = 193,977,377,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,977,377,868.99/444,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,622.24

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