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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,081.46, 880,570.89 and 351,620.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,081.46, 880,570.89 and 351,620.01 is: 485,245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,081.46 : 880,570.89 = 351,620.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,081.46/880,570.89 = 351,620.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,081.46x = 880,570.89 × 351,620.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,081.46x = 309,626,345,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,626,345,147.51/638,081.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,245.79

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