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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,960.46, 881,760.51 and 352,492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,960.46, 881,760.51 and 352,492.62 is: 486,437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,960.46 : 881,760.51 = 352,492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,960.46/881,760.51 = 352,492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,960.46x = 881,760.51 × 352,492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,960.46x = 310,814,072,382.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,814,072,382.44/638,960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,437.10

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