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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,133.76, 880,582.95 and 351,653.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,133.76, 880,582.95 and 351,653.77 is: 485,259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,133.76 : 880,582.95 = 351,653.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,133.76/880,582.95 = 351,653.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,133.76x = 880,582.95 × 351,653.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,133.76x = 309,660,314,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,660,314,165.22/638,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,259.26

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