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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,351.16, 880,924.38 and 351,876.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,351.16, 880,924.38 and 351,876.03 is: 485,588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,351.16 : 880,924.38 = 351,876.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,351.16/880,924.38 = 351,876.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,351.16x = 880,924.38 × 351,876.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,351.16x = 309,976,173,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,976,173,564.61/638,351.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,588.80

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