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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,399.72, 880,997.76 and 351,930.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,399.72, 880,997.76 and 351,930.14 is: 485,666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,399.72 : 880,997.76 = 351,930.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,399.72/880,997.76 = 351,930.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,399.72x = 880,997.76 × 351,930.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,399.72x = 310,049,665,016.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,049,665,016.49/638,399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,666.98

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