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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,081.28, 880,871.04 and 494,519.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,081.28, 880,871.04 and 494,519.04 is: 682,683.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,081.28 : 880,871.04 = 494,519.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,081.28/880,871.04 = 494,519.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,081.28x = 880,871.04 × 494,519.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,081.28x = 435,607,501,064.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,607,501,064.60/638,081.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,683.41

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