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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,898.65, 881,696.77 and 348,515.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,898.65, 881,696.77 and 348,515.13 is: 480,959.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,898.65 : 881,696.77 = 348,515.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,898.65/881,696.77 = 348,515.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,898.65x = 881,696.77 × 348,515.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,898.65x = 307,284,664,417.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,284,664,417.13/638,898.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,959.95

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