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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,055.73, 880,556.13 and 351,575.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,055.73, 880,556.13 and 351,575.74 is: 485,196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,055.73 : 880,556.13 = 351,575.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,055.73/880,556.13 = 351,575.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,055.73x = 880,556.13 × 351,575.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,055.73x = 309,582,173,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,582,173,016.29/638,055.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,196.13

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