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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,863.18, 878,771 and 364,878.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,863.18, 878,771 and 364,878.68 is: 503,475.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,863.18 : 878,771 = 364,878.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,863.18/878,771 = 364,878.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,863.18x = 878,771 × 364,878.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,863.18x = 320,644,802,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,644,802,502.28/636,863.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,475.18

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