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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,172.66, 880,696.73 and 351,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,172.66, 880,696.73 and 351,711.20 is: 485,371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,172.66 : 880,696.73 = 351,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,172.66/880,696.73 = 351,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,172.66x = 880,696.73 × 351,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,172.66x = 309,750,901,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,750,901,985.82/638,172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,371.63

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