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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,015.81, 880,501.01 and 351,535.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,015.81, 880,501.01 and 351,535.82 is: 485,141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,015.81 : 880,501.01 = 351,535.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,015.81/880,501.01 = 351,535.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,015.81x = 880,501.01 × 351,535.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,015.81x = 309,527,638,400.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,527,638,400.99/638,015.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,141.02

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