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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,204.27, 880,709.99 and 347,818.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,204.27, 880,709.99 and 347,818.05 is: 479,982.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,204.27 : 880,709.99 = 347,818.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,204.27/880,709.99 = 347,818.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,204.27x = 880,709.99 × 347,818.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,204.27x = 306,326,830,576.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,326,830,576.47/638,204.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,982.42

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