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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,108.02, 880,607.91 and 351,646.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,108.02, 880,607.91 and 351,646.48 is: 485,282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,108.02 : 880,607.91 = 351,646.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,108.02/880,607.91 = 351,646.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,108.02x = 880,607.91 × 351,646.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,108.02x = 309,662,671,811.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,662,671,811.66/638,108.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,282.53

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