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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,371.08, 880,941.26 and 347,985.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,371.08, 880,941.26 and 347,985.87 is: 480,214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,371.08 : 880,941.26 = 347,985.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,371.08/880,941.26 = 347,985.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,371.08x = 880,941.26 × 347,985.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,371.08x = 306,555,109,040.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,555,109,040.07/638,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,214.59

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