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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,275.55, 880,839.92 and 366,393.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,275.55, 880,839.92 and 366,393.11 is: 505,633.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,275.55 : 880,839.92 = 366,393.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,275.55/880,839.92 = 366,393.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,275.55x = 880,839.92 × 366,393.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,275.55x = 322,733,677,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,733,677,700.95/638,275.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,633.78

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