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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,393.22, 880,988.78 and 351,923.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,393.22, 880,988.78 and 351,923.56 is: 485,657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,393.22 : 880,988.78 = 351,923.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,393.22/880,988.78 = 351,923.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,393.22x = 880,988.78 × 351,923.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,393.22x = 310,040,707,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,040,707,777.66/638,393.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,657.90

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