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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,647.14, 881,326.60 and 348,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,647.14, 881,326.60 and 348,258 is: 480,592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,647.14 : 881,326.60 = 348,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,647.14/881,326.60 = 348,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,647.14x = 881,326.60 × 348,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,647.14x = 306,929,039,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,929,039,062.80/638,647.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,592.52

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