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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,080.70, 880,569.89 and 351,619.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,080.70, 880,569.89 and 351,619.26 is: 485,244.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,080.70 : 880,569.89 = 351,619.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,080.70/880,569.89 = 351,619.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,080.70x = 880,569.89 × 351,619.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,080.70x = 309,625,331,341.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,625,331,341.99/638,080.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,244.79

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