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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,262.48, 880,806.39 and 351,782.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,262.48, 880,806.39 and 351,782.56 is: 485,462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,262.48 : 880,806.39 = 351,782.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,262.48/880,806.39 = 351,782.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,262.48x = 880,806.39 × 351,782.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,262.48x = 309,852,326,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,852,326,520.38/638,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,462.23

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