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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,566.60, 881,243.18 and 380,408.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,566.60, 881,243.18 and 380,408.26 is: 524,976.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,566.60 : 881,243.18 = 380,408.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,566.60/881,243.18 = 380,408.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,566.60x = 881,243.18 × 380,408.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,566.60x = 335,232,184,740.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,232,184,740.67/638,566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,976.07

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