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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,456.76, 881,076.33 and 351,987.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,456.76, 881,076.33 and 351,987.09 is: 485,745.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,456.76 : 881,076.33 = 351,987.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,456.76/881,076.33 = 351,987.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,456.76x = 881,076.33 × 351,987.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,456.76x = 310,127,493,464.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,127,493,464.58/638,456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,745.49

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