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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,009.28, 880,454.52 and 351,528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,009.28, 880,454.52 and 351,528.48 is: 485,110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,009.28 : 880,454.52 = 351,528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,009.28/880,454.52 = 351,528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,009.28x = 880,454.52 × 351,528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,009.28x = 309,504,839,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,504,839,124.73/638,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,110.25

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