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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,355.84, 880,976.16 and 366,468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,355.84, 880,976.16 and 366,468 is: 505,751.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,355.84 : 880,976.16 = 366,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,355.84/880,976.16 = 366,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,355.84x = 880,976.16 × 366,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,355.84x = 322,849,571,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,849,571,402.88/638,355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,751.73

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