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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,346.21, 880,917.56 and 351,871.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,346.21, 880,917.56 and 351,871.08 is: 485,581.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,346.21 : 880,917.56 = 351,871.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,346.21/880,917.56 = 351,871.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,346.21x = 880,917.56 × 351,871.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,346.21x = 309,969,411,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,969,411,468.81/638,346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,581.97

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