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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,747.28, 881,472.05 and 348,359.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,747.28, 881,472.05 and 348,359.31 is: 480,736.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,747.28 : 881,472.05 = 348,359.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,747.28/881,472.05 = 348,359.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,747.28x = 881,472.05 × 348,359.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,747.28x = 307,068,993,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,068,993,380.49/638,747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,736.28

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