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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,268.74, 880,806.45 and 351,788.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,268.74, 880,806.45 and 351,788.98 is: 485,466.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,268.74 : 880,806.45 = 351,788.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,268.74/880,806.45 = 351,788.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,268.74x = 880,806.45 × 351,788.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,268.74x = 309,858,002,622.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,858,002,622.92/638,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,466.36

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