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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,356.02, 880,931.10 and 351,880.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,356.02, 880,931.10 and 351,880.89 is: 485,595.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,356.02 : 880,931.10 = 351,880.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,356.02/880,931.10 = 351,880.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,356.02x = 880,931.10 × 351,880.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,356.02x = 309,982,819,496.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,982,819,496.68/638,356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,595.51

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