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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,643.50, 882,785.80 and 371,371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,643.50, 882,785.80 and 371,371.50 is: 512,537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,643.50 : 882,785.80 = 371,371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,643.50/882,785.80 = 371,371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,643.50x = 882,785.80 × 371,371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,643.50x = 327,841,486,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,841,486,724.70/639,643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,537.82

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