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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,143.04, 880,626.05 and 347,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,143.04, 880,626.05 and 347,757.20 is: 479,898.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,143.04 : 880,626.05 = 347,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,143.04/880,626.05 = 347,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,143.04x = 880,626.05 × 347,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,143.04x = 306,244,049,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,244,049,395.06/638,143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,898.75

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