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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,920.88, 881,754.40 and 370,648.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,920.88, 881,754.40 and 370,648.88 is: 511,520.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,920.88 : 881,754.40 = 370,648.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,920.88/881,754.40 = 370,648.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,920.88x = 881,754.40 × 370,648.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,920.88x = 326,821,280,795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,821,280,795.07/638,920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,520.74

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