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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,125.72, 880,619.36 and 351,656.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,125.72, 880,619.36 and 351,656.04 is: 485,288.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,125.72 : 880,619.36 = 351,656.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,125.72/880,619.36 = 351,656.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,125.72x = 880,619.36 × 351,656.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,125.72x = 309,675,116,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,675,116,884.93/638,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,288.57

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