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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,398, 666,423 and 312,537.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,398, 666,423 and 312,537.48 is: 467,631.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,398 : 666,423 = 312,537.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,398/666,423 = 312,537.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,398x = 666,423 × 312,537.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,398x = 208,282,165,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,282,165,034.04/445,398
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,631.57

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