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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,002.13, 880,442.24 and 351,522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,002.13, 880,442.24 and 351,522.14 is: 485,100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,002.13 : 880,442.24 = 351,522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,002.13/880,442.24 = 351,522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,002.13x = 880,442.24 × 351,522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,002.13x = 309,494,940,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,494,940,794.69/638,002.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,100.17

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