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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,107, 880,583.88 and 347,718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,107, 880,583.88 and 347,718.04 is: 479,848.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,107 : 880,583.88 = 347,718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,107/880,583.88 = 347,718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,107x = 880,583.88 × 347,718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,107x = 306,194,900,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,194,900,809.20/638,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,848.84

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