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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,923.65, 881,731.26 and 348,540.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,923.65, 881,731.26 and 348,540.21 is: 480,994.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,923.65 : 881,731.26 = 348,540.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,923.65/881,731.26 = 348,540.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,923.65x = 881,731.26 × 348,540.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,923.65x = 307,318,798,523.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,318,798,523.97/638,923.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,994.56

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