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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,403.24, 881,002.62 and 351,933.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,403.24, 881,002.62 and 351,933.60 is: 485,671.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,403.24 : 881,002.62 = 351,933.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,403.24/881,002.62 = 351,933.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,403.24x = 881,002.62 × 351,933.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,403.24x = 310,054,423,666.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,054,423,666.03/638,403.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,671.76

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