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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,023.93, 883,298.93 and 368,102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,023.93, 883,298.93 and 368,102.07 is: 508,018.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,023.93 : 883,298.93 = 368,102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,023.93/883,298.93 = 368,102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,023.93x = 883,298.93 × 368,102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,023.93x = 325,144,162,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,144,162,721.28/640,023.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,018.76

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