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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,768.94, 881,506.71 and 352,298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,768.94, 881,506.71 and 352,298.94 is: 486,175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,768.94 : 881,506.71 = 352,298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,768.94/881,506.71 = 352,298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,768.94x = 881,506.71 × 352,298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,768.94x = 310,553,879,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,553,879,535.89/638,768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,175.61

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