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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,558.21, 881,207.02 and 348,185.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,558.21, 881,207.02 and 348,185.36 is: 480,493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,558.21 : 881,207.02 = 348,185.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,558.21/881,207.02 = 348,185.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,558.21x = 881,207.02 × 348,185.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,558.21x = 306,823,383,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,823,383,493.23/638,558.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,493.99

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