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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,003.31, 880,483.73 and 351,523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,003.31, 880,483.73 and 351,523.32 is: 485,123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,003.31 : 880,483.73 = 351,523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,003.31/880,483.73 = 351,523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,003.31x = 880,483.73 × 351,523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,003.31x = 309,510,563,975.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,510,563,975.58/638,003.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,123.76

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