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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,994.28, 880,452 and 366,111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,994.28, 880,452 and 366,111.96 is: 505,245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,994.28 : 880,452 = 366,111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,994.28/880,452 = 366,111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,994.28x = 880,452 × 366,111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,994.28x = 322,344,007,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,344,007,405.92/637,994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,245.92

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