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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,258.55, 880,802.16 and 351,779.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,258.55, 880,802.16 and 351,779.37 is: 485,458.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,258.55 : 880,802.16 = 351,779.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,258.55/880,802.16 = 351,779.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,258.55x = 880,802.16 × 351,779.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,258.55x = 309,848,028,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,848,028,939.44/638,258.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,458.49

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