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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,220.36, 880,726.74 and 351,740.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,220.36, 880,726.74 and 351,740.34 is: 485,392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,220.36 : 880,726.74 = 351,740.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,220.36/880,726.74 = 351,740.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,220.36x = 880,726.74 × 351,740.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,220.36x = 309,787,122,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,787,122,974.69/638,220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,392.10

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