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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,391.72, 880,986.72 and 351,922.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,391.72, 880,986.72 and 351,922.14 is: 485,655.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,391.72 : 880,986.72 = 351,922.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,391.72/880,986.72 = 351,922.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,391.72x = 880,986.72 × 351,922.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,391.72x = 310,038,731,813.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,038,731,813.98/638,391.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,655.94

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