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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,221.84, 880,728.84 and 351,741.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,221.84, 880,728.84 and 351,741.84 is: 485,394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,221.84 : 880,728.84 = 351,741.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,221.84/880,728.84 = 351,741.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,221.84x = 880,728.84 × 351,741.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,221.84x = 309,789,182,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,789,182,722.67/638,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,394.21

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