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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,113.70, 880,602.81 and 351,644.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,113.70, 880,602.81 and 351,644.03 is: 485,272.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,113.70 : 880,602.81 = 351,644.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,113.70/880,602.81 = 351,644.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,113.70x = 880,602.81 × 351,644.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,113.70x = 309,658,720,937.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,658,720,937.72/638,113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,272.01

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