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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,063.46, 880,526.73 and 351,583.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,063.46, 880,526.73 and 351,583.54 is: 485,184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,063.46 : 880,526.73 = 351,583.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,063.46/880,526.73 = 351,583.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,063.46x = 880,526.73 × 351,583.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,063.46x = 309,578,703,915.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,578,703,915.15/638,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,184.82

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