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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,197.05, 880,711.90 and 351,717.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,197.05, 880,711.90 and 351,717.13 is: 485,369.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,197.05 : 880,711.90 = 351,717.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,197.05/880,711.90 = 351,717.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,197.05x = 880,711.90 × 351,717.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,197.05x = 309,761,461,824.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,761,461,824.85/638,197.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,369.62

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