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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,909.62, 605,452.76 and 357,325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,909.62, 605,452.76 and 357,325.63 is: 492,911.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,909.62 : 605,452.76 = 357,325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,909.62/605,452.76 = 357,325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,909.62x = 605,452.76 × 357,325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,909.62x = 216,343,787,115.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,343,787,115.61/438,909.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,911.93

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