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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,353.03, 880,926.96 and 351,877.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,353.03, 880,926.96 and 351,877.90 is: 485,591.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,353.03 : 880,926.96 = 351,877.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,353.03/880,926.96 = 351,877.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,353.03x = 880,926.96 × 351,877.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,353.03x = 309,978,728,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,978,728,738.18/638,353.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,591.38

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