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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,137.76, 880,588.46 and 351,657.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,137.76, 880,588.46 and 351,657.78 is: 485,264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,137.76 : 880,588.46 = 351,657.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,137.76/880,588.46 = 351,657.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,137.76x = 880,588.46 × 351,657.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,137.76x = 309,665,782,937.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,665,782,937.22/638,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,264.79

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