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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,149.76, 881,997.12 and 367,026.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,149.76, 881,997.12 and 367,026.21 is: 506,479.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,149.76 : 881,997.12 = 367,026.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,149.76/881,997.12 = 367,026.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,149.76x = 881,997.12 × 367,026.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,149.76x = 323,716,060,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,716,060,184.52/639,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,479.20

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