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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,744, 880,086.72 and 369,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,744, 880,086.72 and 369,627.52 is: 510,085.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,744 : 880,086.72 = 369,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,744/880,086.72 = 369,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,744x = 880,086.72 × 369,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,744x = 325,304,271,698.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,304,271,698.53/637,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,085.98

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