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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,010.90, 880,465.41 and 351,526.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,010.90, 880,465.41 and 351,526.86 is: 485,112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,010.90 : 880,465.41 = 351,526.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,010.90/880,465.41 = 351,526.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,010.90x = 880,465.41 × 351,526.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,010.90x = 309,507,240,915.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,507,240,915.91/638,010.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,112.78

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