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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,899.70, 605,439.06 and 357,315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,899.70, 605,439.06 and 357,315.72 is: 492,898.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,899.70 : 605,439.06 = 357,315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,899.70/605,439.06 = 357,315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,899.70x = 605,439.06 × 357,315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,899.70x = 216,332,893,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,332,893,640.02/438,899.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,898.25

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