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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,240.11, 880,768.69 and 351,759.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,240.11, 880,768.69 and 351,759.51 is: 485,426.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,240.11 : 880,768.69 = 351,759.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,240.11/880,768.69 = 351,759.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,240.11x = 880,768.69 × 351,759.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,240.11x = 309,818,761,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,818,761,938.34/638,240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,426.66

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