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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,344.32, 880,888.64 and 347,949.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,344.32, 880,888.64 and 347,949.50 is: 480,155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,344.32 : 880,888.64 = 347,949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,344.32/880,888.64 = 347,949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,344.32x = 880,888.64 × 347,949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,344.32x = 306,504,761,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,504,761,843.68/638,344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,155.85

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