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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,072.10, 880,578.72 and 351,592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,072.10, 880,578.72 and 351,592.11 is: 485,218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,072.10 : 880,578.72 = 351,592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,072.10/880,578.72 = 351,592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,072.10x = 880,578.72 × 351,592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,072.10x = 309,604,530,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,604,530,185.90/638,072.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,218.72

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