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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,128.38, 880,605.81 and 347,742.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,128.38, 880,605.81 and 347,742.48 is: 479,878.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,128.38 : 880,605.81 = 347,742.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,128.38/880,605.81 = 347,742.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,128.38x = 880,605.81 × 347,742.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,128.38x = 306,224,048,271.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,224,048,271.81/638,128.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,878.43

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