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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,605.67, 605,310.99 and 348,703.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,605.67, 605,310.99 and 348,703.56 is: 481,238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,605.67 : 605,310.99 = 348,703.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,605.67/605,310.99 = 348,703.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,605.67x = 605,310.99 × 348,703.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,605.67x = 211,074,097,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,074,097,120.12/438,605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,238.87

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