Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,687, 878,628.60 and 368,415
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 636,687, 878,628.60 and 368,415 is: 508,413.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
636,687 : 878,628.60 = 368,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
636,687/878,628.60 = 368,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
636,687x = 878,628.60 × 368,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
636,687x = 323,699,955,669 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,699,955,669/636,687 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,413.01
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