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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,218.83, 880,724.70 and 351,738.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,218.83, 880,724.70 and 351,738.84 is: 485,390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,218.83 : 880,724.70 = 351,738.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,218.83/880,724.70 = 351,738.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,218.83x = 880,724.70 × 351,738.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,218.83x = 309,785,084,337.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,785,084,337.35/638,218.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,390.07

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