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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,377.68, 880,955.32 and 347,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,377.68, 880,955.32 and 347,989.20 is: 480,221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,377.68 : 880,955.32 = 347,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,377.68/880,955.32 = 347,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,377.68x = 880,955.32 × 347,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,377.68x = 306,562,937,042.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,562,937,042.54/638,377.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,221.89

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