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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,273.55, 880,837.16 and 366,391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,273.55, 880,837.16 and 366,391.11 is: 505,631.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,273.55 : 880,837.16 = 366,391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,273.55/880,837.16 = 366,391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,273.55x = 880,837.16 × 366,391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,273.55x = 322,730,902,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,730,902,949.69/638,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,631.02

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