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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,897.74, 605,511.94 and 324,451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,897.74, 605,511.94 and 324,451.16 is: 447,619.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,897.74 : 605,511.94 = 324,451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,897.74/605,511.94 = 324,451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,897.74x = 605,511.94 × 324,451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,897.74x = 196,459,051,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,459,051,326.85/438,897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,619.19

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