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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,078.55, 880,567.20 and 351,617.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,078.55, 880,567.20 and 351,617.09 is: 485,241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,078.55 : 880,567.20 = 351,617.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,078.55/880,567.20 = 351,617.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,078.55x = 880,567.20 × 351,617.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,078.55x = 309,622,479,440.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,622,479,440.40/638,078.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,241.95

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