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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,482.40, 881,095.20 and 352,029.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,482.40, 881,095.20 and 352,029.14 is: 485,794.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,482.40 : 881,095.20 = 352,029.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,482.40/881,095.20 = 352,029.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,482.40x = 881,095.20 × 352,029.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,482.40x = 310,171,185,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,171,185,514.13/638,482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,794.42

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