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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,151.52, 880,637.80 and 347,765.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,151.52, 880,637.80 and 347,765.68 is: 479,910.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,151.52 : 880,637.80 = 347,765.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,151.52/880,637.80 = 347,765.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,151.52x = 880,637.80 × 347,765.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,151.52x = 306,255,603,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,255,603,350.70/638,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,910.48

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