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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449,087.81, 618,688.46 and 312,875.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449,087.81, 618,688.46 and 312,875.37 is: 431,034.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449,087.81 : 618,688.46 = 312,875.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449,087.81/618,688.46 = 312,875.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449,087.81x = 618,688.46 × 312,875.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449,087.81x = 193,572,379,272.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,572,379,272.85/449,087.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431,034.59

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