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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,211.64, 880,882.15 and 396,676.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,211.64, 880,882.15 and 396,676.63 is: 547,507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,211.64 : 880,882.15 = 396,676.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,211.64/880,882.15 = 396,676.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,211.64x = 880,882.15 × 396,676.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,211.64x = 349,425,362,689.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,425,362,689.16/638,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,507.03

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