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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,002.85, 880,436.93 and 366,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,002.85, 880,436.93 and 366,113.52 is: 505,232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,002.85 : 880,436.93 = 366,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,002.85/880,436.93 = 366,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,002.85x = 880,436.93 × 366,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,002.85x = 322,339,861,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,339,861,749.73/638,002.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,232.64

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