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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,767.44, 881,504.64 and 352,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,767.44, 881,504.64 and 352,297.44 is: 486,173.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,767.44 : 881,504.64 = 352,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,767.44/881,504.64 = 352,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,767.44x = 881,504.64 × 352,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,767.44x = 310,551,828,020.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,551,828,020.12/638,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,173.54

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