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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,359.02, 881,015.19 and 366,512.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,359.02, 881,015.19 and 366,512.04 is: 505,832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,359.02 : 881,015.19 = 366,512.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,359.02/881,015.19 = 366,512.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,359.02x = 881,015.19 × 366,512.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,359.02x = 322,902,674,557.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,902,674,557.89/638,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,832.40

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