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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,171.89, 880,695.66 and 351,710.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,171.89, 880,695.66 and 351,710.42 is: 485,370.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,171.89 : 880,695.66 = 351,710.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,171.89/880,695.66 = 351,710.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,171.89x = 880,695.66 × 351,710.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,171.89x = 309,749,843,664.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,749,843,664.36/638,171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,370.56

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