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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,644.50, 882,787.18 and 371,372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,644.50, 882,787.18 and 371,372.50 is: 512,539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,644.50 : 882,787.18 = 371,372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,644.50/882,787.18 = 371,372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,644.50x = 882,787.18 × 371,372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,644.50x = 327,842,882,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,842,882,004.55/639,644.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,539.20

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