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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,397, 880,993.94 and 351,927.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,397, 880,993.94 and 351,927.36 is: 485,663.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,397 : 880,993.94 = 351,927.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,397/880,993.94 = 351,927.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,397x = 880,993.94 × 351,927.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,397x = 310,045,869,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,045,869,720.56/638,397
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,663.11

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