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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,160.36, 880,661.50 and 347,772.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,160.36, 880,661.50 and 347,772.02 is: 479,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,160.36 : 880,661.50 = 347,772.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,160.36/880,661.50 = 347,772.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,160.36x = 880,661.50 × 347,772.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,160.36x = 306,269,428,791.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,269,428,791.23/638,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,925.50

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