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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,281.38, 612,470.60 and 316,735.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,281.38, 612,470.60 and 316,735.54 is: 436,640.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,281.38 : 612,470.60 = 316,735.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,281.38/612,470.60 = 316,735.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,281.38x = 612,470.60 × 316,735.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,281.38x = 193,991,203,954.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,991,203,954.61/444,281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,640.41

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