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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,908.32, 605,450.97 and 357,324.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,908.32, 605,450.97 and 357,324.33 is: 492,910.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,908.32 : 605,450.97 = 357,324.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,908.32/605,450.97 = 357,324.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,908.32x = 605,450.97 × 357,324.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,908.32x = 216,342,362,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,342,362,900.96/438,908.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,910.15

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