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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,354.02, 880,928.34 and 351,878.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,354.02, 880,928.34 and 351,878.89 is: 485,592.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,354.02 : 880,928.34 = 351,878.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,354.02/880,928.34 = 351,878.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,354.02x = 880,928.34 × 351,878.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,354.02x = 309,980,086,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,980,086,448.74/638,354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,592.75

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