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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,282.12, 612,471.65 and 316,736.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,282.12, 612,471.65 and 316,736.28 is: 436,641.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,282.12 : 612,471.65 = 316,736.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,282.12/612,471.65 = 316,736.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,282.12x = 612,471.65 × 316,736.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,282.12x = 193,991,990,442.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,991,990,442.78/444,282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,641.45

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