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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,643.89, 881,322.12 and 348,254.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,643.89, 881,322.12 and 348,254.74 is: 480,588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,643.89 : 881,322.12 = 348,254.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,643.89/881,322.12 = 348,254.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,643.89x = 881,322.12 × 348,254.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,643.89x = 306,924,606,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,924,606,858.50/638,643.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,588.02

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