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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,901.70, 605,441.82 and 357,317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,901.70, 605,441.82 and 357,317.72 is: 492,901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,901.70 : 605,441.82 = 357,317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,901.70/605,441.82 = 357,317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,901.70x = 605,441.82 × 357,317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,901.70x = 216,335,090,715.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,335,090,715.05/438,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,901.01

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