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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,083.20, 880,593.48 and 351,603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,083.20, 880,593.48 and 351,603 is: 485,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,083.20 : 880,593.48 = 351,603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,083.20/880,593.48 = 351,603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,083.20x = 880,593.48 × 351,603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,083.20x = 309,619,309,348.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,619,309,348.44/638,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,233.45

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