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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,450.14, 881,067.99 and 351,980.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,450.14, 881,067.99 and 351,980.48 is: 485,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,450.14 : 881,067.99 = 351,980.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,450.14/881,067.99 = 351,980.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,450.14x = 881,067.99 × 351,980.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,450.14x = 310,118,732,712.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,118,732,712.91/638,450.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,736.81

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