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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,002.81, 880,483.05 and 351,522.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,002.81, 880,483.05 and 351,522.82 is: 485,123.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,002.81 : 880,483.05 = 351,522.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,002.81/880,483.05 = 351,522.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,002.81x = 880,483.05 × 351,522.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,002.81x = 309,509,878,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,509,878,538.17/638,002.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,123.07

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