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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,367.14, 880,952.58 and 351,897.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,367.14, 880,952.58 and 351,897.50 is: 485,621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,367.14 : 880,952.58 = 351,897.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,367.14/880,952.58 = 351,897.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,367.14x = 880,952.58 × 351,897.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,367.14x = 310,005,010,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,005,010,520.55/638,367.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,621.82

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