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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,483.09, 881,080.11 and 348,088.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,483.09, 881,080.11 and 348,088.37 is: 480,347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,483.09 : 881,080.11 = 348,088.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,483.09/881,080.11 = 348,088.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,483.09x = 881,080.11 × 348,088.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,483.09x = 306,693,739,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,693,739,329.32/638,483.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,347.47

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