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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,537.52, 881,187.72 and 352,067.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,537.52, 881,187.72 and 352,067.76 is: 485,856.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,537.52 : 881,187.72 = 352,067.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,537.52/881,187.72 = 352,067.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,537.52x = 881,187.72 × 352,067.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,537.52x = 310,237,786,719.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,237,786,719.91/638,537.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,856.79

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