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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,711.76, 881,409.96 and 352,258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,711.76, 881,409.96 and 352,258.32 is: 486,109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,711.76 : 881,409.96 = 352,258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,711.76/881,409.96 = 352,258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,711.76x = 881,409.96 × 352,258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,711.76x = 310,483,991,740.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,483,991,740.87/638,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,109.72

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