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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,578.21, 881,192.90 and 352,092.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,578.21, 881,192.90 and 352,092.14 is: 485,862.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,578.21 : 881,192.90 = 352,092.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,578.21/881,192.90 = 352,092.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,578.21x = 881,192.90 × 352,092.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,578.21x = 310,261,093,913.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,261,093,913.81/638,578.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,862.33

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