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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,377.08, 880,942.68 and 351,897.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,377.08, 880,942.68 and 351,897.09 is: 485,608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,377.08 : 880,942.68 = 351,897.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,377.08/880,942.68 = 351,897.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,377.08x = 880,942.68 × 351,897.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,377.08x = 310,001,165,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,001,165,548.80/638,377.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,608.23

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