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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,108.15, 880,595.15 and 351,638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,108.15, 880,595.15 and 351,638.48 is: 485,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,108.15 : 880,595.15 = 351,638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,108.15/880,595.15 = 351,638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,108.15x = 880,595.15 × 351,638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,108.15x = 309,651,140,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,651,140,484.67/638,108.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,264.36

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