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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,416.98, 881,018.10 and 351,930.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,416.98, 881,018.10 and 351,930.78 is: 485,665.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,416.98 : 881,018.10 = 351,930.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,416.98/881,018.10 = 351,930.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,416.98x = 881,018.10 × 351,930.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,416.98x = 310,057,387,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,057,387,127.12/638,416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,665.95

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