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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,185.30, 880,695.72 and 351,705.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,185.30, 880,695.72 and 351,705.38 is: 485,353.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,185.30 : 880,695.72 = 351,705.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,185.30/880,695.72 = 351,705.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,185.30x = 880,695.72 × 351,705.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,185.30x = 309,745,422,866.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,745,422,866.97/638,185.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,353.43

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