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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,397, 666,421.50 and 312,536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,397, 666,421.50 and 312,536.48 is: 467,630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,397 : 666,421.50 = 312,536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,397/666,421.50 = 312,536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,397x = 666,421.50 × 312,536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,397x = 208,281,029,806.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,281,029,806.32/445,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,630.07

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