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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,281.18, 612,470.35 and 316,735.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,281.18, 612,470.35 and 316,735.34 is: 436,640.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,281.18 : 612,470.35 = 316,735.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,281.18/612,470.35 = 316,735.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,281.18x = 612,470.35 × 316,735.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,281.18x = 193,991,005,286.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,991,005,286.51/444,281.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,640.16

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