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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,547.96, 881,203.08 and 348,157.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,547.96, 881,203.08 and 348,157.14 is: 480,460.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,547.96 : 881,203.08 = 348,157.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,547.96/881,203.08 = 348,157.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,547.96x = 881,203.08 × 348,157.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,547.96x = 306,797,144,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,797,144,091.99/638,547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,460.61

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