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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,215.96, 880,738.02 and 351,736.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,215.96, 880,738.02 and 351,736.04 is: 485,395.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,215.96 : 880,738.02 = 351,736.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,215.96/880,738.02 = 351,736.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,215.96x = 880,738.02 × 351,736.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,215.96x = 309,787,303,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,787,303,432.24/638,215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,395.73

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