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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,046.06, 880,542.86 and 351,566.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,046.06, 880,542.86 and 351,566.07 is: 485,182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,046.06 : 880,542.86 = 351,566.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,046.06/880,542.86 = 351,566.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,046.06x = 880,542.86 × 351,566.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,046.06x = 309,568,992,756.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,568,992,756.76/638,046.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,182.83

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