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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,995.04, 883,071 and 385,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,995.04, 883,071 and 385,362.72 is: 531,727.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,995.04 : 883,071 = 385,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,995.04/883,071 = 385,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,995.04x = 883,071 × 385,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,995.04x = 340,302,642,513.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,302,642,513.12/639,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,727.00

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