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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,049.04, 880,547 and 351,569.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,049.04, 880,547 and 351,569.08 is: 485,187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,049.04 : 880,547 = 351,569.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,049.04/880,547 = 351,569.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,049.04x = 880,547 × 351,569.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,049.04x = 309,573,098,686.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,573,098,686.76/638,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,187.00

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