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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,175.36, 880,688.10 and 351,705.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,175.36, 880,688.10 and 351,705.96 is: 485,357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,175.36 : 880,688.10 = 351,705.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,175.36/880,688.10 = 351,705.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,175.36x = 880,688.10 × 351,705.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,175.36x = 309,743,253,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,743,253,671.08/638,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,357.59

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