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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,430.48, 881,036.73 and 351,944.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,430.48, 881,036.73 and 351,944.28 is: 485,684.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,430.48 : 881,036.73 = 351,944.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,430.48/881,036.73 = 351,944.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,430.48x = 881,036.73 × 351,944.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,430.48x = 310,075,837,593.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,075,837,593.40/638,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,684.58

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