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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,377.14, 880,966.38 and 351,907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,377.14, 880,966.38 and 351,907.50 is: 485,635.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,377.14 : 880,966.38 = 351,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,377.14/880,966.38 = 351,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,377.14x = 880,966.38 × 351,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,377.14x = 310,018,676,369.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,018,676,369.85/638,377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,635.62

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