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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,276.90, 957,415.35 and 354,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,276.90, 957,415.35 and 354,841.70 is: 532,262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,276.90 : 957,415.35 = 354,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,276.90/957,415.35 = 354,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,276.90x = 957,415.35 × 354,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,276.90x = 339,730,890,400.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,730,890,400.10/638,276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,262.55

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