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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,425.23, 881,029.49 and 351,939.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,425.23, 881,029.49 and 351,939.03 is: 485,677.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,425.23 : 881,029.49 = 351,939.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,425.23/881,029.49 = 351,939.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,425.23x = 881,029.49 × 351,939.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,425.23x = 310,068,664,112.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,068,664,112.00/638,425.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,677.33

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