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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,717.73, 881,419.15 and 348,331.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,717.73, 881,419.15 and 348,331.46 is: 480,691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,717.73 : 881,419.15 = 348,331.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,717.73/881,419.15 = 348,331.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,717.73x = 881,419.15 × 348,331.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,717.73x = 307,026,019,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,026,019,391.46/638,717.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,691.24

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