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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,425.36, 881,021.21 and 351,945.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,425.36, 881,021.21 and 351,945.44 is: 485,681.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,425.36 : 881,021.21 = 351,945.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,425.36/881,021.21 = 351,945.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,425.36x = 881,021.21 × 351,945.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,425.36x = 310,071,394,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,071,394,541.78/638,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,681.51

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