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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,057.04, 880,558.02 and 351,577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,057.04, 880,558.02 and 351,577.08 is: 485,198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,057.04 : 880,558.02 = 351,577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,057.04/880,558.02 = 351,577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,057.04x = 880,558.02 × 351,577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,057.04x = 309,584,017,442.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,584,017,442.18/638,057.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,198.03

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