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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,604.72, 881,333.64 and 366,708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,604.72, 881,333.64 and 366,708.24 is: 506,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,604.72 : 881,333.64 = 366,708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,604.72/881,333.64 = 366,708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,604.72x = 881,333.64 × 366,708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,604.72x = 323,192,307,977.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,192,307,977.19/638,604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,091.32

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