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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,130.76, 880,578.81 and 351,650.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,130.76, 880,578.81 and 351,650.77 is: 485,255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,130.76 : 880,578.81 = 351,650.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,130.76/880,578.81 = 351,650.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,130.76x = 880,578.81 × 351,650.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,130.76x = 309,656,214,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,656,214,380.74/638,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,255.12

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