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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,298.28, 880,567.53 and 366,301.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,298.28, 880,567.53 and 366,301.09 is: 505,332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,298.28 : 880,567.53 = 366,301.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,298.28/880,567.53 = 366,301.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,298.28x = 880,567.53 × 366,301.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,298.28x = 322,552,841,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,552,841,861.72/638,298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,332.47

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