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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,969.46, 881,772.93 and 352,501.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,969.46, 881,772.93 and 352,501.62 is: 486,449.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,969.46 : 881,772.93 = 352,501.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,969.46/881,772.93 = 352,501.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,969.46x = 881,772.93 × 352,501.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,969.46x = 310,826,386,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,826,386,297.15/638,969.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,449.52

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