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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,145.03, 880,628.82 and 347,759.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,145.03, 880,628.82 and 347,759.19 is: 479,901.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,145.03 : 880,628.82 = 347,759.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,145.03/880,628.82 = 347,759.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,145.03x = 880,628.82 × 347,759.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,145.03x = 306,246,765,133.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,246,765,133.86/638,145.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,901.51

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