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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,056.10, 880,556.64 and 351,576.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,056.10, 880,556.64 and 351,576.11 is: 485,196.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,056.10 : 880,556.64 = 351,576.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,056.10/880,556.64 = 351,576.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,056.10x = 880,556.64 × 351,576.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,056.10x = 309,582,678,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,582,678,125.87/638,056.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,196.64

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