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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,131.76, 880,580.19 and 351,651.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,131.76, 880,580.19 and 351,651.77 is: 485,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,131.76 : 880,580.19 = 351,651.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,131.76/880,580.19 = 351,651.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,131.76x = 880,580.19 × 351,651.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,131.76x = 309,657,582,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,657,582,440.44/638,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,256.50

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