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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,899.72, 605,514.69 and 324,453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,899.72, 605,514.69 and 324,453.15 is: 447,621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,899.72 : 605,514.69 = 324,453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,899.72/605,514.69 = 324,453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,899.72x = 605,514.69 × 324,453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,899.72x = 196,461,148,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,461,148,541.77/438,899.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,621.96

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