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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,504.46, 612,942.34 and 358,372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,504.46, 612,942.34 and 358,372.20 is: 494,171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,504.46 : 612,942.34 = 358,372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,504.46/612,942.34 = 358,372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,504.46x = 612,942.34 × 358,372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,504.46x = 219,661,494,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,661,494,858.95/444,504.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,171.63

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