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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,441.10, 881,088.39 and 351,960.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,441.10, 881,088.39 and 351,960.66 is: 485,727.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,441.10 : 881,088.39 = 351,960.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,441.10/881,088.39 = 351,960.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,441.10x = 881,088.39 × 351,960.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,441.10x = 310,108,451,262.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,108,451,262.74/638,441.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,727.58

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