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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,055.10, 880,555.26 and 351,575.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,055.10, 880,555.26 and 351,575.11 is: 485,195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,055.10 : 880,555.26 = 351,575.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,055.10/880,555.26 = 351,575.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,055.10x = 880,555.26 × 351,575.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,055.10x = 309,581,312,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,581,312,395.58/638,055.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,195.26

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