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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,110.55, 880,598.47 and 351,640.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,110.55, 880,598.47 and 351,640.89 is: 485,267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,110.55 : 880,598.47 = 351,640.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,110.55/880,598.47 = 351,640.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,110.55x = 880,598.47 × 351,640.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,110.55x = 309,654,429,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,654,429,723.44/638,110.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,267.69

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