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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,063.04, 880,566.30 and 351,583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,063.04, 880,566.30 and 351,583.08 is: 485,206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,063.04 : 880,566.30 = 351,583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,063.04/880,566.30 = 351,583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,063.04x = 880,566.30 × 351,583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,063.04x = 309,592,211,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,592,211,898.20/638,063.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,206.31

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