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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,990.88, 881,850.96 and 370,718.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,990.88, 881,850.96 and 370,718.88 is: 511,617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,990.88 : 881,850.96 = 370,718.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,990.88/881,850.96 = 370,718.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,990.88x = 881,850.96 × 370,718.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,990.88x = 326,918,800,218.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,918,800,218.13/638,990.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,617.32

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