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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,960.31, 632,874.90 and 444,690.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,960.31, 632,874.90 and 444,690.23 is: 609,215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,960.31 : 632,874.90 = 444,690.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,960.31/632,874.90 = 444,690.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,960.31x = 632,874.90 × 444,690.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,960.31x = 281,433,281,373.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,433,281,373.33/461,960.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,215.28

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