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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,604.68, 605,309.62 and 348,702.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,604.68, 605,309.62 and 348,702.56 is: 481,237.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,604.68 : 605,309.62 = 348,702.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,604.68/605,309.62 = 348,702.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,604.68x = 605,309.62 × 348,702.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,604.68x = 211,073,014,086.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,073,014,086.63/438,604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,237.49

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