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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,258.80, 880,802.51 and 351,779.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,258.80, 880,802.51 and 351,779.62 is: 485,458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,258.80 : 880,802.51 = 351,779.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,258.80/880,802.51 = 351,779.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,258.80x = 880,802.51 × 351,779.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,258.80x = 309,848,372,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,848,372,262.85/638,258.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,458.83

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