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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,382.56, 612,610 and 316,836.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,382.56, 612,610 and 316,836.72 is: 436,779.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,382.56 : 612,610 = 316,836.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,382.56/612,610 = 316,836.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,382.56x = 612,610 × 316,836.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,382.56x = 194,097,343,039.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,097,343,039.20/444,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,779.84

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