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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,482.09, 881,078.73 and 348,087.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,482.09, 881,078.73 and 348,087.37 is: 480,346.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,482.09 : 881,078.73 = 348,087.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,482.09/881,078.73 = 348,087.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,482.09x = 881,078.73 × 348,087.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,482.09x = 306,692,377,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,692,377,888.64/638,482.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,346.09

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