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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,454.14, 881,073.50 and 351,984.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,454.14, 881,073.50 and 351,984.48 is: 485,742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,454.14 : 881,073.50 = 351,984.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,454.14/881,073.50 = 351,984.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,454.14x = 881,073.50 × 351,984.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,454.14x = 310,124,197,739.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,124,197,739.28/638,454.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,742.32

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