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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,138.79, 880,627.31 and 351,659.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,138.79, 880,627.31 and 351,659.10 is: 485,287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,138.79 : 880,627.31 = 351,659.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,138.79/880,627.31 = 351,659.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,138.79x = 880,627.31 × 351,659.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,138.79x = 309,680,610,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,680,610,132.80/638,138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,287.24

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