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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,374.12, 880,962.34 and 351,904.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,374.12, 880,962.34 and 351,904.46 is: 485,631.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,374.12 : 880,962.34 = 351,904.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,374.12/880,962.34 = 351,904.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,374.12x = 880,962.34 × 351,904.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,374.12x = 310,014,571,253.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,014,571,253.46/638,374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,631.49

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