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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,577.21, 881,191.52 and 352,091.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,577.21, 881,191.52 and 352,091.14 is: 485,860.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,577.21 : 881,191.52 = 352,091.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,577.21/881,191.52 = 352,091.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,577.21x = 881,191.52 × 352,091.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,577.21x = 310,259,726,835.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,259,726,835.13/638,577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,860.95

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