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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,002.31, 880,482.35 and 351,522.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,002.31, 880,482.35 and 351,522.32 is: 485,122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,002.31 : 880,482.35 = 351,522.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,002.31/880,482.35 = 351,522.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,002.31x = 880,482.35 × 351,522.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,002.31x = 309,509,194,867.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,509,194,867.45/638,002.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,122.38

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