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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,088.84, 880,605.26 and 351,608.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,088.84, 880,605.26 and 351,608.93 is: 485,243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,088.84 : 880,605.26 = 351,608.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,088.84/880,605.26 = 351,608.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,088.84x = 880,605.26 × 351,608.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,088.84x = 309,628,667,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,628,667,059.90/638,088.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,243.82

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