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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,251.25, 880,787.96 and 347,866.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,251.25, 880,787.96 and 347,866.05 is: 480,055.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,251.25 : 880,787.96 = 347,866.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,251.25/880,787.96 = 347,866.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,251.25x = 880,787.96 × 347,866.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,251.25x = 306,396,228,532.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,396,228,532.76/638,251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,055.82

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