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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,992.46, 881,804.67 and 352,524.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,992.46, 881,804.67 and 352,524.62 is: 486,481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,992.46 : 881,804.67 = 352,524.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,992.46/881,804.67 = 352,524.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,992.46x = 881,804.67 × 352,524.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,992.46x = 310,857,856,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,857,856,205.98/638,992.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486,481.26

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