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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,229.84, 880,721.28 and 351,749.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,229.84, 880,721.28 and 351,749.04 is: 485,393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,229.84 : 880,721.28 = 351,749.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,229.84/880,721.28 = 351,749.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,229.84x = 880,721.28 × 351,749.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,229.84x = 309,792,864,747.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,792,864,747.57/638,229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,393.89

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