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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,392.86, 880,988.14 and 351,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,392.86, 880,988.14 and 351,923.20 is: 485,657.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,392.86 : 880,988.14 = 351,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,392.86/880,988.14 = 351,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,392.86x = 880,988.14 × 351,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,392.86x = 310,040,165,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,040,165,390.85/638,392.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,657.32

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