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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,004.56, 880,485.46 and 351,524.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,004.56, 880,485.46 and 351,524.57 is: 485,125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,004.56 : 880,485.46 = 351,524.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,004.56/880,485.46 = 351,524.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,004.56x = 880,485.46 × 351,524.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,004.56x = 309,512,267,436.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,512,267,436.51/638,004.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,125.48

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