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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,169.84, 880,661.16 and 351,682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,169.84, 880,661.16 and 351,682.56 is: 485,314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,169.84 : 880,661.16 = 351,682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,169.84/880,661.16 = 351,682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,169.84x = 880,661.16 × 351,682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,169.84x = 309,713,171,241.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,713,171,241.37/638,169.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,314.65

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