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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,911.12, 605,454.82 and 357,327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,911.12, 605,454.82 and 357,327.13 is: 492,913.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,911.12 : 605,454.82 = 357,327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,911.12/605,454.82 = 357,327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,911.12x = 605,454.82 × 357,327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,911.12x = 216,345,433,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,345,433,175.27/438,911.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,913.99

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