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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,071.12, 880,577.36 and 351,591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,071.12, 880,577.36 and 351,591.12 is: 485,217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,071.12 : 880,577.36 = 351,591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,071.12/880,577.36 = 351,591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,071.12x = 880,577.36 × 351,591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,071.12x = 309,603,180,249.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,603,180,249.04/638,071.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,217.35

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