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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,645.89, 881,324.88 and 348,256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,645.89, 881,324.88 and 348,256.74 is: 480,590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,645.89 : 881,324.88 = 348,256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,645.89/881,324.88 = 348,256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,645.89x = 881,324.88 × 348,256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,645.89x = 306,927,329,589.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,927,329,589.69/638,645.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,590.78

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