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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,355.16, 880,929.90 and 351,880.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,355.16, 880,929.90 and 351,880.03 is: 485,594.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,355.16 : 880,929.90 = 351,880.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,355.16/880,929.90 = 351,880.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,355.16x = 880,929.90 × 351,880.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,355.16x = 309,981,639,639.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,981,639,639.90/638,355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,594.32

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