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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,357.28, 880,971.76 and 351,876.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,357.28, 880,971.76 and 351,876.48 is: 485,610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,357.28 : 880,971.76 = 351,876.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,357.28/880,971.76 = 351,876.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,357.28x = 880,971.76 × 351,876.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,357.28x = 309,993,241,888.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,993,241,888.21/638,357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,610.88

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