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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640,034.28, 883,190.04 and 368,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640,034.28, 883,190.04 and 368,029.80 is: 507,848.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640,034.28 : 883,190.04 = 368,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640,034.28/883,190.04 = 368,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640,034.28x = 883,190.04 × 368,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640,034.28x = 325,040,253,783.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,040,253,783.19/640,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,848.19

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