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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,391.74, 880,986.59 and 351,922.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,391.74, 880,986.59 and 351,922.08 is: 485,655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,391.74 : 880,986.59 = 351,922.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,391.74/880,986.59 = 351,922.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,391.74x = 880,986.59 × 351,922.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,391.74x = 310,038,633,204.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,038,633,204.91/638,391.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,655.77

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