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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,889.44, 637,688.80 and 316,933.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,889.44, 637,688.80 and 316,933.36 is: 437,561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,889.44 : 637,688.80 = 316,933.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,889.44/637,688.80 = 316,933.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,889.44x = 637,688.80 × 316,933.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,889.44x = 202,104,852,820.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,104,852,820.31/461,889.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,561.10

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