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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,082.56, 604,405.44 and 357,370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,082.56, 604,405.44 and 357,370.56 is: 493,050.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,082.56 : 604,405.44 = 357,370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,082.56/604,405.44 = 357,370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,082.56x = 604,405.44 × 357,370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,082.56x = 215,996,710,559.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,996,710,559.85/438,082.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,050.24

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