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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,186.56, 880,697.44 and 351,706.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,186.56, 880,697.44 and 351,706.64 is: 485,355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,186.56 : 880,697.44 = 351,706.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,186.56/880,697.44 = 351,706.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,186.56x = 880,697.44 × 351,706.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,186.56x = 309,747,137,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,747,137,479.00/638,186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,355.16

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