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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,635.17, 881,297.68 and 352,155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,635.17, 881,297.68 and 352,155.18 is: 485,963.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,635.17 : 881,297.68 = 352,155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,635.17/881,297.68 = 352,155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,635.17x = 881,297.68 × 352,155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,635.17x = 310,353,543,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,353,543,133.98/638,635.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,963.75

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