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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,054.73, 880,554.75 and 351,574.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,054.73, 880,554.75 and 351,574.74 is: 485,194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,054.73 : 880,554.75 = 351,574.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,054.73/880,554.75 = 351,574.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,054.73x = 880,554.75 × 351,574.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,054.73x = 309,580,801,126.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,580,801,126.37/638,054.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,194.75

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