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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,275.23, 612,462.11 and 316,729.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,275.23, 612,462.11 and 316,729.39 is: 436,631.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,275.23 : 612,462.11 = 316,729.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,275.23/612,462.11 = 316,729.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,275.23x = 612,462.11 × 316,729.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,275.23x = 193,984,750,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,984,750,313.58/444,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,631.93

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